Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Breast-feeding mothers - self-care

Definition

Breastfeeding is often an enjoyable and rewarding experience for mothers. A breastfeeding mother must continue to take care of her baby and herself, as she did during her pregnancy.

See also:

  • Age-appropriate diet for children
  • Breast milk - pumping and storage
  • Deciding to breastfeed
  • Formula feeding
  • How to breastfeed
  • Overcoming breastfeeding problems

Alternative Names

Nursing mothers - self-care


Function



Review Date: 07/26/2010
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital; and Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)