Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and serious mental health problem that is
associated with maternal suffering and numerous negative consequences for offspring. The …

“Breastfeeding saves lives” and “Breast is best!” are well-known slogans for physicians and
women. Putting the newborn to the breast to nurse is now considered “normative” in the …

QUESTION: What modifiable factors positively influence breastfeeding duration to 6 months
postpartum? AIM: This question was posed in order to be able to develop a midwifery …

Background: Both peer and professional support have been identified as important to the
success of breastfeeding. The aim of this metasynthesis was to examine women's …

CONTEXT. The negative health consequences of postpartum depression are well
documented, as are the benefits of breastfeeding. Despite the detailed research related to …

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 …

There is increasing evidence for the effect of postpartum anxiety (PPA) on maternal and
infant health outcomes. Despite evidence linking suboptimal infant-feeding outcomes with …

Purpose: Improving the duration of exclusive breastfeeding is a national and international
priority. Insufficient milk supply is one of the most commonly cited reasons for early cessation …

Objective To evaluate the effect of mother–infant immediate skin-to-skin contact on
primiparous mother's breastfeeding self-efficacy. Study design A randomised control trial …

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the proportions of US infants who were breastfed exclusively for 6
months, according to characteristics of the mother, child, and household environment, and to …