Background There is extensive evidence of important health risks for infants and mothers
related to not breastfeeding. In 2003, the World Health Organization recommended that …

Objective The decision to breastfeed is influenced by physiological, psychological, and
emotional factors. However, the importance of equipping mothers with the necessary …

Background Despite the widely documented risks of not breastfeeding, initiation rates
remain relatively low in many high‐income countries, particularly among women in lower …

Fathers' support can influence mothers' breastfeeding decisions and behavior. Potentially
supportive behaviors have been reported in previous studies, but no studies have directly …

Increasing breastfeeding rates is a strategic priority in the UK and understanding the factors
that promote and encourage breastfeeding is critical to achieving this. It is established that …

Background Further research gaps exist in relation to the promotion of breastfeeding.
Robust scientific evidence obtained by a meta-analysis would provide objectively …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a coparenting intervention on exclusive
breastfeeding among primiparous mothers and fathers. METHODS: A randomized controlled …

Objective Support from fathers is consistently associated with improved breastfeeding
duration and exclusivity rates. Additionally, there is growing evidence that fathers want to be …

All mothers at some point make a decision about whether to breast-or formula feed their
infant. Marital status, education, age, culture, and confidence have all been identified as …

Objective Empirical evidence demonstrates that fathers have a strong influence on a
mother's decision to initiate and continue breast feeding. However, no clear delineation of …