Breastfeeding Telephone Triage and Advice

Breastfeeding Telephone Triage and Advice is a practical, evidence-based guide designed to support nurses, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals in providing confident, accurate advice to breastfeeding mothers. Authored by Maya Bunik, MD, MSPH, FABM, FAAP, this volume complements the widely used Pediatric Telephone Protocols and focuses specifically on breastfeeding-related concerns. It offers structured, decision-support protocols for both mother and baby, facilitating efficient telephone triage and informed clinical guidance.

Key Features:

• Structured Protocols: 60 practice-tested, easy-to-read protocols presented in a double-column format for quick reference.
• Mother-Focused Topics: Includes sore nipples, low milk supply, breast pain, nipple abnormalities, breast masses, maternal medications, postpartum depression, substance use, and more.
• Milk Expression Guidance: Covers exclusive pumping, hand expression, proper cleaning of equipment, milk storage, and returning to work.
• Baby-Focused Topics: Addresses early issues such as jaundice, spitting up, gassiness, latching difficulties, nursing strikes, tongue-tie, and milk taste/color changes, as well as later concerns including older infant behaviors, long-term breastfeeding, and weaning.
• Special Circumstances: Protocols for babies with hypotonia, Down syndrome, tandem nursing, nursing during pregnancy, and other unique situations.
• Practical Application: Designed for use during telephone triage to provide timely, evidence-based recommendations.
• Quick Access: Grouped by topic for convenient, rapid decision-making during patient calls.