This study examined the relationship between active support of the breastfeeding mother and breastfeeding rates in the WIC population. The study consisted of two groups, a control group and an intervention group. Participants in the experimental group received scheduled contacts from a lactation educator in the form of home visitations, telephone calls, and written communication, while the control group participants were encouraged to seek breastfeeding support as needed. Demographic measures, duration of breastfeeding, number of breastfeeding support contacts, and formula supplementation were recorded for all subjects. Women in the experimental group received significantly more breastfeeding support contacts than those in the control group; however, breastfeeding duration was similar among women in both groups. Women who requested six or more cans of powdered formula breastfed for a significantly shorter time than those who requested lesser amounts of formula. These results suggest postpartum breastfeeding support, in isolation, may be inadequate to encourage sustained breastfeeding. / Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/186403 |
| Date | January 1999 |
| Creators | Parker, Catherine G. |
| Contributors | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (U.S.), Chezem, Jo Carol |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | ii, 50 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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