ABSTRACT
Lactation is the process of producing and secreting milk from the mammary glands of a female mammal, typically a mother after giving birth. It is an important physiological process that provides essential nutrients and immunological protection to newborn offspring. While breastfeeding is a natural and essential process for both mother and child, many mothers in developing countries face a range of challenges that can impact their ability to breastfeed safely and effectively. These challenges include limited access to lactation support, clean water, healthcare services, legal protections, and cultural taboos around breastfeeding. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach, including policies and regulations that support safe and effective breastfeeding practices, education and support for healthcare providers, and increased access to breastfeeding-friendly resources and facilities. Additionally, addressing underlying social, economic, and cultural factors is crucial to promoting patient safety for lactation and ensuring that all mothers have the support and resources they need to breastfeed safely and effectively. Overall, promoting patient safety for lactation is an essential component of maternal and child health in developing countries. This chapter aims to describe the patient safety issues related to the breastfeeding/lactation prevention, challenges and recommendations for the best practice in developing countries.
