Is it that we do not know enough about breastfeeding? Is it that we do not know how to communicate about breastfeeding to new mothers? How can we help the new mother continue breastfeeding when she experiences a difficulty? The role of the home health care nurse in collaboration with the skilled staff from the delivery setting plays a vital role in promoting and maintaining the breastfeeding and the bond it represents between the new mother and newborn. This excellent article provides assessment tools and concrete interventions to achieve this goal.
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