Comprehensive Study Guide on Breastfeeding Physiology, Lactation Management, and Infant Feeding Practices

This document is a detailed study guide covering key topics in breastfeeding and lactation, including hormonal regulation (prolactin and oxytocin), stages of lactogenesis, breastfeeding techniques, maternal and infant health considerations, cultural and psychological factors (e.g., Women’s Ways of Knowing), risks of formula feeding, management of engorgement and mastitis, breastfeeding in special populations (e.g., preterm infants, mothers with PCOS or breast surgery), and global strategies like the WHO/UNICEF Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). It also includes review-style questions and answers ideal for exam preparation in lactation consulting, nursing, or medical education.