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Breastfeeding peer support programs.

Joy Noel-Weiss1, Denise Hébert

  • 1University of Ottawa, Ontario.

The Canadian Nurse
|January 1, 2005
PubMed
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Peer support programs enhance breastfeeding duration and exclusivity rates for mothers. This study outlines best practices for developing effective breastfeeding peer support networks in Ontario.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nursing Research
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Nursing literature supports peer support for breastfeeding mothers, improving duration and exclusivity.
  • Ontario provincial guidelines mandate the promotion and support of breastfeeding peer support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify best practices for breastfeeding peer support programs.
  • To develop recommendations for a breastfeeding peer support network in Ontario.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted.
  • A survey of twelve Ontario health units was performed, including interviews with nurses.

Main Results:

  • Interviews with nurses provided numerous ideas for program development.

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  • Recommendations cover program design, coordination, evaluation, and volunteer network development.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Breastfeeding Peer Support Network project identified key elements for successful peer support.
    • Recommendations offer a framework for establishing and sustaining effective breastfeeding peer support programs.