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AI Breastfeeding Advice May Pose Real-World Risks
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Blog – Science
A new national survey commissioned by Orlando Health suggests that many women are turning to digital tools before contacting a medical professional when breastfeeding problems arise.
Erynne Bowers, M.D., a pediatrician with Orlando Health Physician Associates—Lake Mary Pediatrics, said roughly one-third of mothers who bring breastfeeding concerns to her have already received inaccurate advice from artificial intelligence.
The technical challenge is that infant feeding cannot be assessed reliably through a single numerical rule.
Subject of Research: PeopleArticle Title: Breastfeeding Questions Are Driving New Mothers Toward AI—But Pediatricians Warn of Hidden RisksWeb References: Orlando Health; Orlando Health Breastfeeding Education and Support; HealthyChildren.org; La Leche League InternationalReferences: Orlando Health national survey on breastfeeding information-seeking behavior; statements from Erynne Bowers, M.D.
; patient account from Emily HunzikerImage Credits: Orlando HealthKeywords: Breastfeeding, artificial intelligence, infant nutrition, pediatric medicine, lactation, maternal health, healthcare misinformation, child development, medical advice, Orlando Health