Introduction: Few women who reside in Hong Kong exclusively breastfeed, and one‐half
stop breastfeeding within the first few months. There is little research in this population on …

Background The use of intrapartum interventions is becoming increasingly common
globally. Interventions during birth, including caesarean section (CS), epidural analgesia …

Background/Objectives: Early breastfeeding initiation is strongly recommended. Reasons for
delayed breastfeeding initiation often include intrapartum interventions such as induction of …

Continuity of breastfeeding is infrequent and indeterminate. Evidence is lacking regarding
factors associated with breastfeeding at different postpartum time points. This prospective …

Objectives: This study examined women's perceptions of early infant feeding experiences
and identified early postpartum barriers to successful breastfeeding. Subjects and Methods …

The objective of this studywas to prospectively explore the influence ofwomen's experiences
in preparing for and establishing breastfeeding on the duration of breastfeeding. A cohort of …

Objective To report on the relationship between delivery method (cesarean vs. vaginal) and
type (planned vs. unplanned) and breastfeeding initiation in hospital and continuation to 6 …

A number of practices during the intrapartum and very early postnatal period may affect
breastfeeding initiation. All women should be encouraged to breastfeed soon after birth, with …

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 …

To investigate maternal characteristics associated with breastfeeding initiation and success.
Women enrolled in the Mothers Outcomes After Delivery study reported breastfeeding …