Breastfeed Rev. 1998 May;6(1):31-6.
This policy statement on breastfeeding replaces the previous policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics, reflecting the considerable advances that have occurred in recent years in the scientific knowledge of the benefits of breastfeeding, in the mechanisms underlying these benefits, and in the practice of breastfeeding. This document summarizes the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, the mother, and the nation, and sets forth principles to guide the pediatrician and other health care providers in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. The policy statement also delineates the various ways in which pediatricians can promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, not only in their individual practices but also in the hospital, medical school, community, and nation.
本关于母乳喂养的政策声明取代了美国儿科学会之前的政策声明，反映了近年来在母乳喂养益处的科学知识、这些益处背后的机制以及母乳喂养实践方面取得的重大进展。本文总结了母乳喂养对婴儿、母亲和国家的益处，并阐述了指导儿科医生和其他医疗保健提供者开始和维持母乳喂养的原则。该政策声明还描述了儿科医生不仅在其个人执业中，而且在医院、医学院、社区和国家中促进、保护和支持母乳喂养的各种方式。
