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Breastfeeding promotion for infants in neonatal units: a systematic review

Mary J Renfrew1, L Dyson, F McCormick

  • 1Mother and Infant Research Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, Heslington, York, UK. mjr505@york.ac.uk

Child: Care, Health and Development
|November 6, 2009
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Promoting breastfeeding in neonatal units is crucial for infant health. Effective strategies include kangaroo care, milk expression, peer support, staff training, and hospital accreditation.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Public health
  • Infant nutrition

Background:

  • Breastfeeding/breastmilk feeding is vital for infant health but has low rates in neonatal units.
  • Interventions to promote or inhibit infant feeding in neonatal units require evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions promoting or inhibiting breastfeeding/breastmilk feeding in neonatal units.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review with narrative synthesis of 48 studies.
  • Included controlled studies on interventions for infants in neonatal units.
  • Data extraction and quality appraisal were independently checked.

Main Results:

  • Effective interventions included kangaroo skin-to-skin contact, simultaneous milk expression, peer support, multidisciplinary staff training, and Baby Friendly accreditation.
  • Studies mainly focused on short-term outcomes in stable infants.

Conclusions:

  • Close mother-infant contact, effective milk expression, peer support, and staff training promote breastfeeding.
  • Evidence gaps exist for less stable infants, maternal well-being, and public health policy impacts.
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