USPSTF Recommends Breastfeeding Support Interventions
What: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force continues to recommend breastfeeding counseling and support due to strong health benefits.
Key Line: “Support can include encouragement, guidance on infant positioning, and observation of latching—provided by nurses, midwives, peers, or lactation professionals.”
Source: JAMA
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