Discharge milk samples

To the Editor.— The work of Dungy et al (Effect of Discharge Samples on Duration of Breast-feeding. Pediatrics. 1992;90:233-237) adds to our knowledge of the complexities of human lactation and breast-feeding behavior. It also raises several questions, including the following: 1. Why were six women...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1993-02, Vol.91 (2), p.518-518
Main Author: Auerbach, K G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding & lactation
Female
Humans
Infant Food
Infant, Newborn
Letters to the editor
Medical research
Patient Discharge
Research Design - standards
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Summary:To the Editor.— The work of Dungy et al (Effect of Discharge Samples on Duration of Breast-feeding. Pediatrics. 1992;90:233-237) adds to our knowledge of the complexities of human lactation and breast-feeding behavior. It also raises several questions, including the following: 1. Why were six women who were practicing mixed feeding in the hospital included with the rest of the sample, all of whom were characterized as exclusively breast-feeding? 2. What were the mothers' plans pertaining to employment1 with regard to their plans to breast-feed exclusively or partially; to use a bottle for night feedings; and to use a breast pump? 3. Which breast pump was provided? Some baby milk manufacturers distribute breast pumps.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.91.2.518