ILCA’s brand new 2005 guidelines (formerly known as the "Evidence-Based Guidelines for Breastfeeding Management in the First 14 Days"), are now available as a FREE download as well as in their professional print edition! ILCA encourages all healthcare professionals who work with new mothers and babies to become familiar with the important evidence-based strategies outlined in this document.

Clinical Guidelines for the Establishment of Exclusive Breastfeeding provides 20 research-based recommendations based on 258 current references in such areas as:

•   Facilitating breastfeeding within the first hour after birth

•   Assisting the mother and infant with achieving a comfortable position and latch

•   Teaching mothers to respond to baby's feeding cues

•   Avoiding the use of artificial nipples and supplements

•   Avoiding promotion and distribution of formula product samples

•   Assessing for signs of effective breastfeeding and milk removal

•   Identifying maternal and infant risk factors

•   Using appropriate nutrition and supplementation measures when medically indicated

•   Effective education and counseling of mothers

•   Compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and    subsequent WHA Resolutions

•   And many more! 

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