Lactation Policy and Resources for Trainees in the Department of Radiology

The benefits of breastfeeding are well established for both lactating mothers and their children. Breast milk has been shown to improve infant health outcomes across a number of different measures, including respiratory tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, allergies, obesity, and mortality [1], while breastfeeding has been demonstrated to improve health outcomes for mothers, including decreasing the risk for type 2 diabetes and breast and ovarian cancer [1,2]. Given these significant benefits, the American Academy of Pediatrics, World Health Organization, and Institute of Medicine all recommend breastfeeding for 1 year or longer if desired by mother and child [1]. (Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR)

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