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Many New Mothers Report No Physician Advice on Infant Sleep Position, Breastfeeding

NIH-funded survey finds consistent advice lacking on infant care recommendations

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2015. Many new mothers do not receive advice from physicians on aspects of infant care such as sleep position, breastfeeding, immunization and pacifier use, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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Infants should be placed to sleep alone, on their backs, on a firm sleep surface, such as in a mattress in a safety-approved crib External Web Site Policy, covered by…

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