Whilst breastfeeding is undoubtedly best for both mother and baby, many factors influence a
woman's decision about whether to start and when to cease feeding. This study sought to …

Objective: to compare breast feeding at two and four months after delivery in mothers
discharged early (ED= before 72 hours post delivery) and late (LD= after 72 hours post …

Most New Zealand mothers initiate breastfeeding in hospital, but many continue for only a
relatively short time. Focus group discussions with mothers and health care workers on their …

Background Health authorities recommend 6 months of fully breastfeeding and continuation
of breastfeeding for at least a year. Many women initiate breastfeeding in hospital but …

Our objective was to explore English midwives' views and experiences of supporting
mothers with feeding their newborn baby. Grounded theory methodology was used. Data …

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 It is well recognized that breast milk is the best form of nutrition for babies.
However, many women do not breastfeed or give up soon after birth. Some report feeling …

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effects of an extended midwifery support (EMS) programme on
the proportion of women who breast feed fully to six months. DESIGN: randomised …

OBJECTIVE: to determine whether postnatal 'hands off'care by midwives on positioning and
attachment of the newborn baby improves breast-feeding duration. DESIGN: mothers were …

Background: Regular identification of factors that predict a woman's infant feeding choice is
important so that breastfeeding promotion interventions can be targeted at those women …