Introduction There is a need to improve breastfeeding support interventions as although
many are evidence-based, a sequential increase in breastfeeding rates is not evident. It is …

Objective To explore women's experiences of initiating and continuing breast or formula
feeding shortly after birth in Ireland's maternity hospitals and units, as well as at home after …

Background: Addressing suboptimal breastfeeding initiation and duration rates is a priority
in the United States. To address challenges to improving these rates, the voices of the …

Abstract The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) provides a variety of health and
nutrition supports to vulnerable mothers and strongly promotes breastfeeding but does not …

Objective: to identify breastfeeding patterns, survival of exclusive breastfeeding and factors
associated with its interruption, in the first six months of life of babies seen by Lactation …

Maternal grandmothers play a key role in allomaternal care, directly caring for and
provisioning their grandchildren as well as helping their daughters with household chores …

Background Positive breastfeeding experiences positively influence subsequent attitudes
towards breastfeeding, and increase mothers' confidence, self-efficacy, motivation and …

Background Shorter breastfeeding duration is associated with detrimental consequences for
infant health/development and maternal health. Previous studies suggest social support is …

The prevalence of obesity increases with age but is apparent even in early life. Early
childhood is a critical period for development that is known to influence future health. Even …

Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications thought to support or increase breast milk
supply. The use of galactagogues during lactation is becoming increasingly common …