The importance of breastfeeding in low-income and middle-income countries is well
recognised, but less consensus exists about its importance in high-income countries. In low …

Despite its established benefits, breastfeeding is no longer a norm in many communities.
Multifactorial determinants of breastfeeding need supportive measures at many levels, from …

Background Whilst 81% of UK women initiate breastfeeding, there is a steep decline in
breastfeeding rates during the early postnatal period, with just 55% of women breastfeeding …

Background: Breastfeeding has been shown to result in extensive physical and
psychological benefits for both the mother and the newborn. However, the rate and duration …

Background Maternal breastfeeding intentions are strongly associated with breastfeeding
exclusivity and duration. Factors that affect new mothers' exclusive breastfeeding intentions …

Despite its established benefits, breastfeeding is no longer a norm in many communities.
Multifactorial determinants of breastfeeding need supportive measures at many levels, from …

As mothers seek out information around breastfeeding, many are turning to online message
boards, listservs, or social media for advice. Babycenter. com, a parenting website with …

Background The breastfeeding initiation rate in Israel is approximately 90%, yet exclusive
breastfeeding drops sharply in the early postnatal period. The study objective was to assess …

Background Early breastfeeding cessation is common in many regions of the world despite
high breastfeeding initiation rates and strong evidence of the health benefits to both mother …

A central goal of The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical
protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success …