Key Points The care and feeding of infants and young children after any disaster is an important priority, because they are vulnerable as a result of their total dependence on adults for survival. Breastfeeding is the recommended way to feed…
Key Points Electric pumps are not necessarily more effective than manual pumps or hand expression. Pumped milk volume can be increased with low cost interventions such as listening to music, relaxation, warming or massaging the breast, frequent pumping and starting…
Key Points Mother’s own milk, appropriately fortified, is the standard for feeding premature infants. Provision of mother’s own milk for hospitalized premature infants provides short- and long-term health benefits. Neonatal providers play an important role supporting lactation in the neonatal…
Key Points Infants with special problems may require procedures, surgeries, or hospitalization to maintain and optimize their health or development. Breastfeeding and breast-milk feeding should be protected throughout these interruptions in an infant’s health routine because human milk may offer…