Breastfeeding Handouts #10 - 12: Published Research on Lactation
| Extensive research is being currently done on the anatomy and physiology of the lactating breast. More science has studied that of the pathological breast anatomy. We are just beginning to learn the science behind the lactating breast. These researchers lay claim to the science behind the breast structure when breastfeeding. The field of expertise of lactation consultants is in its adolescence. This means it's a young specialty and still experiencing growing pains. It is my job then to take this extensive research and make it applicable to common breastfeeding situations. I have done well with my outcomes. Most mothers continue to breastfeed with less problems. My patients are clearly a unique opportunity to format trend-setting by monitoring outcomes. Outcomes consist of increasing milk volumes, increased duration rates of breastfeeding, and improving breastpump uses. I enjoy having the ability to make a difference! - Carol Chamblin |  |
#10 How Breastfeeding Works, Jacqueline C. Kent, PhD, American College of Nurse-Midwives, Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, November/December 2007
#11 Inside the Lactating Breast, The Latest Anatomy Research, Donna T. Geddes, PhD, Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, American College of Nurse-Midwives, November/December 2007
#12 International Breastfeeding initatives and their Relevance to the Current State of Breastfeeding in the United States
Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, November/December 2007, Marsha Walker. RN. IBCLC