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Review
. 1998 Jul-Aug;27(4):441-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1998.tb02668.x.

Breastfeeding twins and higher-order multiples

K K Gromada  1 , A K Spangler
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Review

Breastfeeding twins and higher-order multiples

K K Gromada et al. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1998 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

The benefits of breastfeeding for pre-term and full-term infants are well documented. Breastfeeding facilitates maternal-infant attachment, provides optimal infant nutrition and immunologic protection, and minimizes economic impact. These benefits are multiplied with twins and higher-order multiples, who often are born at risk. Supporting a mother as she initiates and continues to breastfeed one infant requires specific knowledge and skills. Health professionals need additional knowledge and skills if they are to provide appropriate assessment, intervention, and support when a mother breastfeeds twins or higher-order multiples.

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