— Exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding for the first year and beyond as long as mutually desired by mother and child.
— Mother and infant should sleep in proximity to each other to facilitate breastfeeding.
— Self-examination of mother's breasts for lumps is recommended throughout lactation, not just after weaning.
— Support efforts of parents and the courts to ensure continuation of breastfeeding in cases of separation, custody and visitation.
— Pediatricians should counsel adoptive mothers on the benefits of induced lactation through hormonal therapy or mechanical stimulation.
— Recognize and work with cultural diversity in breastfeeding practices
— A pediatrician or other knowledgeable and experienced health care professional should evaluate a newborn breastfed infant at 3 to 5 days of age and again at 2 to 3 weeks of age to be sure the infant is feeding and growing well.
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