Background: Many women in developed countries do not meet their breastfeeding goals
and wean early because of breast pain. Objective: This study aimed to describe clinical …

On August 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a regulation restricting the
sale and distribution of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to children and adolescents. This …

Milk expression is a normal part of breastfeeding, but in developed countries in particular,
the focus tends to center on mechanical expression. In Russia, there is a long tradition of …

Background: Although research shows that healthcare professionals' support improves
breastfeeding duration, many physicians do not believe they have adequate time to address …

Background As many as 70% of veterans with chronic pain treated within the US Veterans
Administration (VA) system may have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and conversely, …

Background: Breast engorgement is a major cause of pain and weaning in the early
postpartum period. While protocols reinforce the need for anticipatory engorgement advice and …

Background: Although breast pain remains a common cause of weaning, controversy exists
regarding the etiology of chronic pain. Prospective studies are needed to define optimal …

Background: Team-based care facilitates efficient, evidence-based, patient-centered practice.
An outpatient, integrated lactation consultant (LC) and primary care provider (PCP) model …

Background: A team-based, integrated lactation consultant (LC) and primary care provider (PCP)
program improves breastfeeding rates in some outpatient settings, but only a limited …

In addition, we agree with Dr Douglas’ call to avoid mechanical forces that cause high intra-alveolar
and intraductal pressures and the elimination of micro-vascular trauma from lump …