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Category : Breas feeding
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Abstract: The Surgeon General's report on breastfeeding and human lactation based on proceedings and recommendations from a workshop is presented. Breastfeeding is believed to offer both mother and child positive emotional and health benefits. Ways to encourage this practice must be fostered and barriers to breastfeeding eliminated. The workshop agenda is presented along with an introduction and the Surgeon General's keynote address. Excerpts from 9 presentations include the physiological process of lactation, the value of breast milk, cultural context, and approaches to promote breastfeeding and volunteer organizations that promote breastfeeding. Work group and workshop recommendations are given along with a response from the Surgeon General and closing remarks of the workshop. Four appendices are included. (kbc).
