Objective To equitably increase exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge among
obstetrician/gynecologist resident service clients by 20% over 8 weeks. Design This quality …

This article describes the process of changing the care delivery model for maternity practice
in a New York State Regional Perinatal Center to support exclusive breastfeeding, defined …

Introduction The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are evidence‐based practices used
to improve breastfeeding outcomes, and most are to be implemented shortly after birth …

Objective To examine the differences in women's perceptions of hospital-based
breastfeeding care and the association of these perceptions with exclusive breastfeeding …

Paper Presentation Purpose for the Program To share best breastfeeding practices with
other similar units to help encourage and promote higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding …

Background: Racial disparities in breastfeeding rates persist in the United States with Black
women having the lowest rates of initiation and continuation. A literature review attributes …

Background: Breastfeeding initiation in Washington State (Northwest United States) is high,
yet rates plummet by 3 months postpartum. In the United States, national quality …

Objective: This study characterized maternity hospital breastfeeding practices in New York.
Methods: The New York State Department of Health Breastfeeding Survey was sent to 138 …

Poster Presentation Purpose for the Program Achieving Baby Friendly designation is
supported by the following: Healthy People's 2020 objective to increase exclusive …

Objective: To assess current breastfeeding care in Ohio hospitals and compare that care to
research‐based principles. Design: Survey. Setting: Ohio hospitals that provide maternity …