Abstract:BackgroundEvery encounter in lactation care should aim to set the ground for an emerging human connection between the lactation consultant (LC) and the breastfeeding mother. Cultivating connection is as important as adequate clinical competencies and effective communication skills.MethodsThe article proposes a hermeneutics of care that articulates elements that enhance the understanding between the LC and the circumstances and realities of the breastfeeding dyad in the context of diagnosis, management, and hea… Show more
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