Journal article
Breastfeeding difficulties: The role of integrative medicine (IM) in breastfeeding support
Advances in integrative medicine, Vol.6(1), pp.3-4
03/2019
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Abstract
The benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child have been well documented, yet only a small percentage of mothers reach their own breastfeeding goals. In part, this disconnect is due to women’s need for ongoing clinical breastfeeding support, however there is a marked difference between the type of care required by mothers and the lactation support provided in primary care settings. If appropriately trained, integrative medicine (IM) practitioners are uniquely positioned to fill this gap and provide the care nursing mothers need to meet World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations for breastfeeding.
Details
- Title
- Breastfeeding difficulties: The role of integrative medicine (IM) in breastfeeding support
- Creators
- Melissa Morns - Private practitioner, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaDiana Bowman - University of Technology SydneyAmie Steel - University of Technology Sydney
- Publication Details
- Advances in integrative medicine, Vol.6(1), pp.3-4
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991013035763802368
- Copyright
- © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article