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Breastfeeding Counseling by Health Care Providers

Susan D. Izatt, MD

Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, Cleveland.; Winchester Hospital, Winchester, Massachusetts USA.

This study sought to identify the content and source of information given to prospective breastfeeding mothers. The population included 111 mothers attempting to breastfeed at a community hospital during a 3-month period. Questionnaires were used to assess prenatal preparation and specific breastfeeding issues discussed by health care providers. During the prenatal period, 23% of mothers received counsel from their obstetrician, 47% from books, and 21% from classes. Postpartum, nurses provided breastfeeding information to 87% of mothers whereas obstetricians and pediatricians provided advice to 27% and 33% of mothers, respectively. Many women do not receive supportive breastfeeding counseling from physicians. Health care providers must develop better methods of prenatal and postpartum education to enhance breastfeeding initiation and continuation.

Key Words: breastfeeding • education • lactation promotion

Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 13, No. 2, 109-113 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/089033449701300210
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