The arrival of a new baby brings joys and challenges to all families. Feeding is a major focus in the early weeks after birth, as mother and baby work together to establish breastfeeding. For most breastfeeding dyads this occurs easily, or with minor difficulties. The mother of an infant with special health care needs faces additional challenges in meeting the goal of breastfeeding her infant. This article will provide dietitians and other health care providers information to assist them in supporting and protecting breastfeeding and the provision of breastmilk for the infant with special health care needs.
25(6) Supporting Breastfeeding for the Infant with Special Health Care Needs
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