Common problems during lactation and their management

[Common problems during lactation and their management].

OBJECTIVE To present an updated review on common problems associated with breastfeeding and their management. SOURCE OF DATA A comprehensive bibliographic review on the issue was performed by searching publications from the MEDLINE database and from national and international organizations. Books and some key articles cited in other sources were also selected. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS Severa...

Management of hypertension during lactation.

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of women breast-feeding during the last decade. Since little is known about the excretion of antihypertensive drugs into human breast milk, the management of hypertension during lactation can be problematical. To enable the clinician to better advise the hypertensive, lactating mother, the published literature on the excretion of antihypertensive...

Management of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy and lactation.

INTRODUCTION Poorly treated or untreated maternal overt hyperthyroidism may affect pregnancy outcome. Fetal and neonatal hypo- or hyper-thyroidism and neonatal central hypothyroidism may complicate health issues during intrauterine and neonatal periods. AIM To review articles related to appropriate management of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy and lactation. METHODS A literature review was...

Common and Frustrating Patient Management Problems.

Common child and adolescent psychiatric problems and their management in the community.

Solving the psychological problems of children is often a matter of family medicine Synopsis • Childhood psychiatric problems that require treatment affect about 7% to 10% of young people at some time. • Assessment involves talking with the child as well as the parents, supplemented by information from teachers. • Emotional disorders (anxiety/depression) seriously impair learning and developmen...