Background: Training programs are commonly viewed as an effective way to improve
breastfeeding‐related practices of health professionals. The objective of this study was to …

This text examines the research and evidence connecting birth practices to breastfeeding
outcomes. It takes an in-depth look at the post-birth experiences of the mother and baby …

Objective to examine the effect of psychosocial factors on exclusive breastfeeding duration
to six months postpartum Design longitudinal, prospective questionnaire based study …

The proportion of infants in the United States who are breastfed at 1 year remains well below
the Healthy People 2030 target. The health implications of suboptimal breastfeeding …

Purpose: The purpose of this review is to assess maternal explanations for early
breastfeeding cessation in economically developed countries. Study Design and Methods …

Does the duration of postnatal stay influence breast‐feeding rates at one month in women
giving birth for the first time? A randomized control trial The aim of the study reported in this …

Background: International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are healthcare
professionals who are highly trained in lactation science; however, little is known about the …

Background Despite compelling evidence that exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months
of life provides important health benefits to both mothers and their infants, most mothers do …

The experiences of 107 Australian women who were breastfeeding a child two years or
older were gathered via a written questionnaire with open-ended questions. Eighty-seven …

Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within 1 hour of birth can decrease neonatal death.
However, the prevalence of EIBF is approximately 50% in many developing countries, and …