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A Breastfeeding Drop-In Center Survey Evaluation

Marian Tomm Pastore, BScN, MSc

Boundary Health Unit in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; 7296-18 Ave., Burnaby, BC, Canada V3N 1H3.

Alison Nelson, BScN, IBCLC

A survey evaluated a Breastfeeding Drop-In Center's (BDC) provision of "hands-on" professional breastfeeding help and support in a community setting. Results from telephone interviews using a pretested 29-item open and closed-ended questionnaire with a sample of 57 BDC clients showed: (1) 81% were breastfeeding at 4 months, (2) 51% were exclusively or primarily breastfeeding at 4 months, (3) 50% breastfed to or beyond their intended duration, (4) return to work/school was the main factor in weaning, (5) wanting reassurance, crying/fussy baby and poor latch were the most common reasons for attending the BDC, and (6) 95% said their problems were completely or partially resolved after visiting the BDC, with crying/fussy baby and difficulties latching as problems sometimes not resolved. These results suggest the BDC is an effective community breastfeeding support strategy.

Key Words: breastfeeding • drop-in • clinic • survey • evaluation

Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 13, No. 4, 291-298 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/089033449701300414
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