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Breastfeeding counseling by health care providers.

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Izatt, SD
Published in: J Hum Lact
June 1997

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.

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J Hum Lact

DOI

ISSN

0890-3344

Publication Date

June 1997

Volume

13

Issue

2

Start / End Page

109 / 113

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Prenatal Care
  • Postnatal Care
  • Personnel, Hospital
  • Pediatrics
  • Mothers
  • Humans
  • Hospitals, Community
  • Health Promotion
  • Female
 

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Izatt, S. D. (1997). Breastfeeding counseling by health care providers. J Hum Lact, 13(2), 109–113. https://doi.org/10.1177/089033449701300210
Izatt, S. D. “Breastfeeding counseling by health care providers.J Hum Lact 13, no. 2 (June 1997): 109–13. https://doi.org/10.1177/089033449701300210.
Izatt SD. Breastfeeding counseling by health care providers. J Hum Lact. 1997 Jun;13(2):109–13.
Izatt, S. D. “Breastfeeding counseling by health care providers.J Hum Lact, vol. 13, no. 2, June 1997, pp. 109–13. Pubmed, doi:10.1177/089033449701300210.
Izatt SD. Breastfeeding counseling by health care providers. J Hum Lact. 1997 Jun;13(2):109–113.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Hum Lact

DOI

ISSN

0890-3344

Publication Date

June 1997

Volume

13

Issue

2

Start / End Page

109 / 113

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Prenatal Care
  • Postnatal Care
  • Personnel, Hospital
  • Pediatrics
  • Mothers
  • Humans
  • Hospitals, Community
  • Health Promotion
  • Female