Exclusive maternal breastfeeding, always ?

Authors

  • Raúl Urquizo Aréstegui Pediatra Neonatólogo, Jefe del Departamento de Pediatría, Hospital Nacional Docente Madre Niño “San Bartolomé”, Lima, Perú; Profesor Asociado, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Perú; Profesor, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú; Profesor, Universidad Peruana de Ciencia Aplicadas (UPC), Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v60i132

Abstract

Breastfeeding must be stimulated, supported and encouraged during antenatal control. Explanation on importance of breastfeeding for her and her child must be explained, preparing her and family mentally and physically for exclusive breastfeeding. In this article the importance of exclusive maternal breastfeeding is described, questions on delivery affecting breastfeeding are answered, and nutritional needs of the lactating woman are emphasized.

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Published

2014-10-11

How to Cite

Urquizo Aréstegui, R. (2014). Exclusive maternal breastfeeding, always ?. The Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 60(2), 171–176. https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v60i132

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