Smith G V, Calvert L J, Kanto W P
Am Fam Physician. 1978 Apr;17(4):92-102.
Breast feeding is a management problem requiring knowledge of the physiology of lactation, maternal and infant nutritional requirements, and specifics such as drugs which enter the milk. The job of the physician is to allay anxiety; this helps establish the let-down reflex and increases milk production. "Caking," mastitis and even abscesses are not indications for weaning. Rest, warm compresses and frequent nursing are indicated. Breast-fed infants have less tendency to obesity than those who are bottle-fed. Early solid foods in the diet are not needed.
母乳喂养是一个管理问题，需要了解泌乳生理、母婴营养需求以及诸如进入乳汁的药物等具体情况。医生的工作是减轻焦虑；这有助于建立排乳反射并增加乳汁分泌。“乳块”、乳腺炎甚至脓肿都不是断奶的指征。建议休息、热敷并频繁哺乳。母乳喂养的婴儿比人工喂养的婴儿肥胖倾向更低。饮食中不需要过早添加固体食物。
