Clinical resource on breastfeeding for health care providers.

An authoritative clinical resource for Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians, and other Health Care Providers developed and maintained by the Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Ten Step Program.

This application puts the latest evidenced-based protocols and recommendations for breastfeeding in your pocket and at your fingertips, for quick access. Get best practices guidance on lactation assessment, drug interactions and treatment of common maternal and infant conditions as well as resources for training staff and improving hospital maternity care practices.

Content includes:

- Top Ten Issues

- Index of Conditions

- Evidence and Recommendations

- Lactation Diagnosis Codes

- Data and Statistics

- Reference citations and quick links to journal articles, CME courses, and patient resources

Features:

- Keyword Search - for fast access to relevant content

- Notes & Bookmarks – Highlight key content and/or bookmark it for future reference

- Voice Notes – use voice dictation to take notes and save for easy reminders or references

- Sharing - involve your colleagues by sharing notes and comments via email

- No internet connection required

Peer-reviewed by experts in the field of lactation and maternal and child health, including

Kristina Arrieta, I.B.C.L.C., M.P.H.

Pamela Berens, M.D., I.B.C.L.C.

Tracy Erickson, B.S., R.D., I.B.C.L.C., R.L.C

Veronica Hendrix, L.V.N., I.B.C.L.C., R.L.C

Alice K. Gong, M.D.

Tom Hale, R.Ph., Ph.D.

Rebecca L. Huston, M.D., M.P.H

Marguerite Kelly, I.B.C.L.C.

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D, I.B.C.L.C.

Tammy McConnell, M.D.

Patrick Pevoto, M.D.

Hellen Sullivan, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.

More information on the Texas Ten Step Program is available at http://texastenstep.org/.

Support for this app, including accessibility information, is available at http://texastenstep.org/tools-and-resources/health-care-guide-to-breastfeeding/

© 2014 Texas Department of State Health Services, Nutrition Services Section. All rights reserved.