Supporting Families with Relactation

• 2020

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The CDC page discusses relactation, a process where a mother restarts breastfeeding after stopping. It emphasizes the importance of support from healthcare providers and offers guidance on relactation techniques, including frequent breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact. The page also addresses common challenges and provides resources for families seeking help with relactation. Overall, it promotes a supportive approach to help mothers successfully relactate and improve infant health outcomes.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Keywords: Breast Feeding; Infant Nutrition Disorders; Lactation; Maternal-Child Nursing; Family Health

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Format: Job Aid

Media Type: Website

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Institution Type: Federal Government

Language: English

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