Introduction: In growing countries, women's death is contributed to a wide array of
complications in pregnancy, childbirth or the postpartum period. These complications …

Objective Women with a higher BMI are at increased risk of breastfeeding for a shorter
duration, however it is unclear if weight status itself or other factors such as feeding …

Objectives To pilot test a newly developed breastfeeding self‐efficacy intervention Design
Pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT). Setting An acute care hospital located in …

Objective the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a multiphased midwifery
intervention called the 'Milky Way'on any breastfeeding rates until six months. Design a …

Background: Many United States mothers never breastfeed their infants or do so for very
short periods. The Baby‐Friendly Hospital Initiative was developed to help make …

The human practice of breast feeding has existed since time immemorial. Other feeding
methods have evolved throughout history. Certain feeding options have become more …

Objective To determine if the incidence of breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks postpartum differs
for a mother who had a (usual) 48-hour length of hospital stay versus a mother with a …

Background Although the majority of women in England initiate breastfeeding,
approximately one third cease breastfeeding by six weeks and many of these women report …

Aim: To identify the maternal and infant characteristics associated with an early transition
from full breastfeeding to complementary or no breastfeeding during the first 2 months of life …

Despite well-documented health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, most
women discontinue breastfeeding before the recommended 12 months to 2 years. The …