Breastfeeding support is a key component in meeting the public health responsibility of
increasing breastfeeding rates, with access to individualised, convenient and linked support …

The importance of support to breastfeeding success is well established, as are the difficulties
many mothers face in accessing the support they need. With the majority of UK mothers now …

Social media has potential to promote and support positive health behaviours. This
systematic review explores the influence of social media on breastfeeding decision-making …

Background Breastfeeding is a public health priority and lack of breastfeeding support a
contributing factor to the low initiation and continuation rates in the UK. Online social support …

It is established that access to ongoing informational, emotional and social support from
trained health professionals including midwives assists mothers in meeting their …

Background Little qualitative research has been done to explore the quality of breastfeeding
support through social media in New Zealand. Aim This article aims to explore the influence …

The aim of this study was to advance understanding of the experiences of mothers using
closed Facebook groups attached to the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) and …

Breastfeeding support is integral to many women's successful breastfeeding experiences.
However, cuts to professional and peer support services, distance from family, and a …

Background Global recommendations are that mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants
for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development, and health outcomes …

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 …