Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 116-122 , March 2010

Role of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Promoting Breastfeeding for Late Preterm Infants in Primary Care Settings

  • Azza H. Ahmed, DNS, RN, IBCLC, CPNP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Azza H. Ahmed, DNS, RN, IBCLC, CPNP, School of Nursing, Purdue University, 502 N University St, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2009.03.005

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 116-122 , March 2010

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