Did you know that in the U.S., only 50% of infants are being exclusively breastfed at 3 months of age or that breastmilk helps reduce the incidence of otitis media and sudden infant death syndrome? Dr. Rebecca Pierce, a general pediatrician and international board certified lactation consultant at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia is joined by pediatric resident Nicole Lock to discuss the importance of breastfeeding.
Specifically, they will:
Special thanks to Dr. Kathryn Mcleod, Dr. Amy Thompson, and Dr. Rebecca Yang for peer reviewing this episode.
For Show Notes: Follow the linkhttps://www.augusta.edu/mcg/pediatrics/residency/podcast-episodes.php
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References:
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Overuse Injuries
Meconium Aspiration & Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Sickle Cell Disease
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Febrile infants < 60 days of age
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