Background There is extensive evidence of important health risks for infants and mothers
related to not breastfeeding. In 2003, the World Health Organization recommended that …

Background: Maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSE) is reflective of a mother's confidence
in breastfeeding and is a modifiable factor that may improve breastfeeding rates …

Background Despite the widely documented risks of not breastfeeding, initiation rates
remain relatively low in many high‐income countries, particularly among women in lower …

Aim To provide comprehensive evidence of the effect of interventions on early initiation,
exclusive, continued and any breastfeeding rates when delivered in five settings:(i) Health …

AIM To review the qualitative and quantitative evidence of the benefits of peer support for
parents of children with disabling conditions in the context of health, well‐being, impact on …

In the World Health Organization/United Nations Children's Fund document Baby-Friendly
Hospital Initiative: Revised, Updated and Expanded for Integrated Care, neonatal care is …

Breastfeeding is associated with reduced mortality in children aged less than 5 years. We
conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis (registered as PROSPERO 2015 …

Purpose Due to the clear efficacy of peer support as a means of improving emotional well-
being and healthy behaviors in a highly cost-effective manner, this program is widely used …

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 …

Objective To examine and synthesise qualitative evidence of women's, peer supporters' and
healthcare professionals' views and experiences of breastfeeding peer support. Design The …