Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Disease in the Newborn - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2005 - Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among newborns. Universal screening for GBS among women at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation is more effective than administration of intrapartum antibiotics based on risk factors. Lower vaginal and rectal cultures for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0301/p903.html
Steroids at 34 to 36 Weeks’ and Before Term Cesarean Decrease Respiratory Distress ...
Feb 15, 2017 - For women admitted for imminent premature delivery at 34 to 36 weeks of gestation, one or two doses of betamethasone or dexamethasone (8 to 12 mg) decrease the likelihood of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and shorten lengths of stay in the intensive care unit.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0215/od2.html
Promoting and Supporting Breast-Feeding - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2000 - The family physician can significantly influence a mother's decision to breast-feed. Prenatal support, hospital management and subsequent pediatric and maternal visits are all-important components of breast-feeding promotion. Prenatal encouragement increases breast-feeding rates and ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0401/p2093.html
Why Can't I Get My Patients to Exclusively Breastfeed Their Babies? - Curbside ...
Jul 15, 2008 - A recent report from the Agency for Health-care Research and Quality has confirmed the numerous benefits of breastfeeding to mothers and their babies.
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0715/p265.html
Behavioral Interventions to Promote Breastfeeding: Recommendations and Rationale - U.S....
Jan 15, 2004 - This statement summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on counseling to promote breastfeeding, a new topic for the USPSTF.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/0115/p354.html
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