Objective: To review the literature on breastfeeding initiation and duration and to delineate
effective strategies for promoting positive breastfeeding behaviors. Data Sources …

Background: Although much research has focused on identifying factors that influence
breastfeeding initiation and duration, many high‐risk factors are nonmodifiable demographic …

Objective To examine the types of help women received with breastfeeding both in the
hospital and at home and the reasons why women stopped breastfeeding earlier than …

Background Lack of breastfeeding support is often cited by mothers as one of the key
reasons for premature weaning. The experiences and perceptions of breastfeeding mothers …

This research examined the effect of peer support on breastfeeding duration and exclusivity
(breastfeeding without supplements) in a population of low-income women during the first 3 …

This is a background paper for the EURODIET initiative. A number of international initiatives
and documents were identified, such as the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, the …

Objective to develop a set of quality indicators for postnatal care after discharge from the
hospital, using a systematic approach. Design key elements of qualitative postnatal care …

METHODS The study was designed as a prospective cohort study. Data were obtained from
questionnaires at one and at six weeks after birth, and combined with registered data. All …

Purpose: To examine the experiences of first-time mothers following discharge from the
hospital after vaginal delivery. Study Design and Method: Qualitative, grounded theory. In …

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of two modifiable
factors (intention to breastfeed for 6 months and breastfeeding self-efficacy) with the duration …