Managing the Breastfeeding Patient in the Emergency Department

Black, Aislinn D.

doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.06.015

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“…[24][25][26] Additionally, providing appropriate care for lactating emergency department (ED) patients has received recent attention. 27 Despite these advancements, many EDs lack appropriate lactation spaces or departmental policies to support lactating emergency physicians in achieving breastfeeding goals. 28 Although lactation goals vary widely, a common example is to provide breast milk exclusively for at least the first 6 months of life in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.…”

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Breast Practices: Strategies to Support Lactating Emergency Physicians

Haas

Landry

Joshi

2020

Annals of Emergency Medicine

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Lactation benefits both lactating individuals and their infants. Despite high rates of breastfeeding initiation, physicians are a high-risk group for early cessation. Barriers to meeting lactation goals for physicians include lack of protected time, dedicated space, and collegial support. The emergency department (ED) is a uniquely challenging setting for lactating emergency physicians, given the highstress, high-acuity environment that lacks predictability or scheduled breaks. This article presents an overview of relevant lactation physiology and evidence for specific strategies that the lactating emergency physician, colleagues, and ED leadership can implement to overcome barriers and facilitate meeting lactation goals. [

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