Publication Date

3-2004

Document Type

Article

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Published in the International Journal of Childbirth Education, 19(1), 22-23.

Abstract

Presents the experience of a first-time mother related to breastfeeding admitted to a hospital postpartum unit. Reminder that obstetric nurses, midwives, and pediatricians are in a position to empower or sabotage the efforts of new mothers who choose to breastfeed; Comments made by nurses about needing a pacifier or formula milk for the breastfeeding infant.

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