Abstract:Background and aims
When breastfeeding gets delayed, prompt breast-milk expression facilitates establishment and maintenance of lactation. On neonatal units, the recommended UNICEF target of all mothers achieving early milk expression within 6 h of birth is often not achieved. For critically ill infants, breast milk is particularly beneficial due to its nutritional and immunological benefits. clinical practices that positively affect timely initiation are poorly described. our aim was to investigate these prac… Show more
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