RAND Corporation, Arlington, VA.
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug;217(2):176-178.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.04.043. Epub 2017 May 6.
Although professional breastfeeding support positively influences breastfeeding behaviors, access to International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) is limited in many communities. Recognizing their unique role in the provision of breastfeeding support, the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding identifies increasing access to IBCLCs as a policy priority. Since 2015, a number of direct-to-consumer telelactation services have emerged to increase convenient access to professional breastfeeding support. This innovation in healthcare delivery allows IBCLCs to connect with breastfeeding mothers in their homes through 2-way video on personal devices such as tablets and smartphones. In this Viewpoint, we discuss the recent emergence of this form of lactation support, describe the offerings, and discuss the potential of telelactation to transform the delivery of professional breastfeeding support.
虽然专业母乳喂养支持确实会影响母乳喂养行为，但在许多社区，获得国际认证哺乳顾问（IBCLC）的机会有限。认识到他们在提供母乳喂养支持方面的独特作用，《卫生与公众服务部长关于支持母乳喂养的呼吁》将增加获得 IBCLC 的机会作为政策重点。自 2015 年以来，一些直接面向消费者的远程哺乳服务已经出现，以增加获得专业母乳喂养支持的便利性。这种医疗保健服务的创新使得 IBCLC 能够通过平板电脑和智能手机等个人设备上的双向视频与家中的母乳喂养母亲联系。在这篇观点文章中，我们讨论了这种形式的哺乳支持的最新出现，描述了其服务内容，并讨论了远程哺乳在改变专业母乳喂养支持提供方式方面的潜力。
