| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2632843 | Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing | 2015 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Maternal BMI had limited negative influence on exclusive direct breastfeeding during the first 4 weeks after discharge. Mothers should be educated that many infants need 3 to 4 weeks after discharge to learn how to breastfeed, infant feeding demands change during this time, and this time is important to the infant's neurologic and overall development.
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Authors
Ruth PhD, RNC, Michelle PhD, RD, Joanna BS, Xiaomei PhD, RN, Jacqueline M. PhD, RN, FNAP FAAN, Debra PhD, RN,