Breastfeeding Abbreviations, Definitions and Pronunciations
January 19, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding, how to
For convenience I have compiled the various breastfeeding abbreviations, definitions, and pronunciation guides covered here at Breastfeeding 1-2-3. Click on the link for more information on each one!
Abbreviations:
~ Abbreviations related to breastfeeding professionals (IBCLC etc.)
~ Abbreviations used in on-line communities (NAK anyone? LOL!)
Definitions:
~ Alveoli
~ Frenulum
~ Galactogogue
~ Paladai
~ Reverse cycle nursing or reverse cycling
~ Sheehan’s Syndrome
~ Vasospasm
Pronunciations:
~ Areola
~ Medela
~ La Leche League
