Aim To provide comprehensive evidence of the effect of interventions on early initiation,
exclusive, continued and any breastfeeding rates when delivered in five settings:(i) Health …

Importance Although 80% of infants in the United States start breastfeeding, only 22% are
exclusively breastfed up to around 6 months as recommended by a number of professional …

Despite recognized health benefits for both mothers and infants, significant disparities still
exist in the rates of breastfeeding in the United States. Major organizations representing the …

BACKGROUND: In-hospital formula feeding (IHFF) of breastfed infants is associated with
shorter duration of breastfeeding. Despite evidence-based guidelines on when IHFF is …

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

BACkgROUND/CURRENt RECOmmENDAtIONS Breastfeeding has long been documented
as the ideal method for feeding and promoting the optimal development of infants and …

Objective To examine the effectiveness of breastfeeding education and peer support groups
organized by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) during the first …

A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical
protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success …

Introduction: Prenatal breastfeeding education increases breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity,
and duration. Current research regarding antenatal breastfeeding education suggests that …

Addressing breastfeeding issues enables mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals. We
embedded a breastfeeding consultation service run by a pediatrician/International Board …