1511cf66_all_To_Action_on_Breastfeeding__Topic
[ID] 151 [Interest Areas] Health Care Provider [Comment] I am a Family Practice physician who practices Obstetrics. I find that many of my colleagues, especially Obstetricians, but even often Pediatricians do not have a strong background in breastfeeding support. If a mother is having a problem, even a minor one, they immediately suggest supplementation or cessation of breastfeeding. If a mother is on a medication, they often times tell her to stop breastfeeding, when a quick look into a resource book would let them know that the medicine is safely compatible with breastfeeding. In addition, most women make their choice on how to feed their babies during pregnancy and most obstetricians either do not know the benefits of breastfeeding, or do not mention it at all during the woman's prenatal care. We as physicians need improved training in our medical schools and residencies to help better prepare us to help support breastfeeding and breastfeeding moms. [Topic] 
Health Professional Education, Publications, and Conferences
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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