Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Hospital after Birth

Ann Kellams, MD

Exclusive breastfeeding in the hospital has been shown to be critical for breastfeeding success after hospital discharge. We will discuss the possible reasons for this, including the negative effects of artificial feedings. We will cover hospital routines that protect breastfeeding, and others that make breastfeeding success difficult.

Recorded in Feb. 2012. Approx 23 minutes.