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The implementation of an evidence-based breastfeeding-friendly office protocol in a rural low breastfeeding rate primary care setting was associated with increased breastfeeding rates.

In the United States, more than 10 million women are either pregnant or breastfeeding at any given time. Of the women currently pregnant, over 70% will initially choose to breastfeed. The needs of a breastfeeding surgical patient are unique and are best met by a supportive surgical team using evidenced-based practice. The outcomes of such care will have long-term effects on both the breastfeeding surgical patient and her infant. Evidenced-based practice resources for care of the breastfeeding surgical patient are scarce. This article applies available resources to the perioperative care of the breastfeeding surgical patient.