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NAPNAP Position Statement on Breastfeeding (Copyright © National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners)

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Publication Year: 2007
Type: Online publication
Language: English
Website: http://download.journals.elsevierhealth.com/pdfs/journals/0891-5245/PIIS0891524506007322.pdf

This position statement outlines the breastfeeding recommendations of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP). It emphasizes breastfeeding's advantages for infants and families, the importance of breastfeeding support programs, the goals of such programs, and explains cases where NAPNAP concedes that breastfeeding may be contraindicated. NAPNAP encourages its membership to take six critical steps to improve breastfeeding practices.

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National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, Inc.
20 Brace Road, Suite 200
Cherry Hill NJ 08034-2634

Phone: 856-857-9700
Toll-free Phone: (877) 662-7627 (Members Only)

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