Evaluation of a Practice-development Initiative to Improve Breastfeeding Rates

Overview

Journal J Perinat Educ

Publisher Springer

Date 2011 Sep 3

PMID 21886418

Citations 5

Authors

Margaret Barnes

Julie Cox

Bronwyn Doyle

Rachel Reed

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Abstract

The benefits of breastfeeding for infant, mother, family, and community are well recognized, and increasing breastfeeding rates is considered an important health-promotion strategy. Improving breastfeeding knowledge and practice among individuals caring for breastfeeding women is considered an important aspect of this strategy. The practice-development initiative described in this article aimed to improve hospital-based breastfeeding rates through the implementation of The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. The initiative included the development and implementation of an education program aimed at changing and improving breastfeeding practices. The program was evaluated in three ways: changes in breastfeeding rates at hospital discharge; client preparation for breastfeeding and satisfaction during the postnatal period; and staff knowledge and skills.

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