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A home visit program for breastfeeding education and support.

T S Johnson1, R A Brennan, C D Flynn-Tymkow

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 53201, USA.

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|October 3, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A home visit program offers crucial breastfeeding support for at-risk mothers and infants, significantly reducing hospital readmissions. This intervention enhances infant care and maternal well-being through expert nursing guidance.

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Area of Science:

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Nursing Interventions
  • Lactation Support

Background:

  • Early discharge programs (EDP) for mothers and newborns within 24 hours of delivery necessitate supplemental support.
  • Breastfeeding failure poses risks to maternal and infant health, requiring targeted interventions.
  • A need exists for accessible, expert breastfeeding support post-discharge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of a home visit program for breastfeeding education and intervention.
  • To evaluate the program's impact on breastfeeding success and infant readmission rates.
  • To assess patient and physician satisfaction with the home visit services.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a breastfeeding assessment tool for hospital and home use.

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  • Home visits conducted by registered nurses skilled in mother-infant assessment and breastfeeding support.
  • Program expansion to include diverse populations, including cesarean and preterm infants.

    • Main Results:

    • Positive feedback received from both patients and physicians regarding the program's effectiveness.
    • A demonstrated lower readmission rate for infants receiving home visits compared to those who did not.
    • High patient satisfaction reported through surveys.

    Conclusions:

    • The home visit program effectively supports breastfeeding mothers and infants, mitigating risks of failure.
    • The program's adaptability allowed for the inclusion of a wider range of at-risk infants.
    • Home-based breastfeeding support is a valuable component of postpartum care, improving health outcomes.