Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 670-674 , October 2009

Contribution of Chiropractic Therapy to Resolving Suboptimal Breastfeeding: A Case Series of 114 Infants

  • Joyce E. Miller, DC

      Affiliations

    • Senior Clinic Tutor, AECC; Lead Tutor MSc Advanced Professional Practice Chiropractic Paediatrics, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Joyce E. Miller, DC, Senior Clinic Tutor, AECC; Lead Tutor MSc Advanced Professional Practice Chiropractic Paediatrics, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, Dorset BH5 2DF, UK
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  • Laura Miller

      Affiliations

    • AECC Student, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK
    • ,
  • Ann-Kristin Sulesund

      Affiliations

    • AECC Student, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK
    • ,
  • Andriy Yevtushenko

      Affiliations

    • AECC Student, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK

Received 28 April 2009 ,Revised 13 July 2009 ,Accepted 27 July 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00205-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.08.023

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 670-674 , October 2009

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