Pediatrics in Review · 1997 · 27 citations · 0 references
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When one reviews the wealth of information about the advantages of breastfeeding, there can be no doubt that this practice is healthy for both mother and infant. It is time for the "culture of medicine" to move beyond slogans. It is time for enthusiastic encouragement backed by meaningful action and time to move forward from personal perceptions and experiences to demonstrate to the culture at large that breastfeeding is normal, expected, and achievable.