BACKGROUND: Previous studies demonstrate that exclusive breastfeeding has positive
long-term health effects on the mother and infant, but research has shown that nearly 50% of …

Aim To synthesize the literature on breastfeeding outcomes associated with exposure to
internationally recognized best practices, such as the Baby‐Friendly Hospital Initiative, for …

Objective: Parental leave and breastfeeding breaks influence the ability to initiate and
continue breastfeeding. We investigated how eligibility criteria in the Family and Medical …

Background Persistent racial/ethnic disparities in breastfeeding practices in the United
States are well documented but the underlying causes remain unclear. While racial/ethnic …

Objective: To describe breastfeeding rates from early to late infancy and to examine
associations between breastfeeding duration and infant growth, including rapid weight gain …

Objective This study aimed to determine whether clinically integrated Breastfeeding Peer
Counseling (ci-BPC) added to usual lactation care reduces disparities in breastfeeding …

Racial inequalities in breastfeeding have been a US national concern, prompting health
science research and public discourse. Social science research reveals structural causes …

Problem In the US, sudden unexpected infant deaths due to accidental suffocation and
strangulation in bed are increasing. Though breastfeeding is a protective factor against …

Objective: To assess the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on
breastfeeding initiation (BFI) and duration among women enrolled in the Special …

Background Breastfeeding provides physical, psychological, and immunological benefits to
both the mother and infant, but breastfeeding rates are suboptimal. The purpose of this study …