Antenatal Breastfeeding Education and Support: Summary and Analysis of 2 Cochrane Publications
1Nursing, Herzing University-Orlando, Winter Park, Florida.
Insights
Current breastfeeding support strategies lack evidence for improving key outcomes like early initiation and exclusivity. More research is needed to guide effective clinical practices and educational outreach for breastfeeding mothers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Maternal Health
Background:
- Key breastfeeding outcomes include early initiation, feeding at 6 months, and exclusivity.
- Broader research themes encompass ever breastfeeding and overall duration.
- Healthcare providers require evidence-based practices to support breastfeeding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing evidence on interventions impacting key breastfeeding outcomes.
- To identify effective strategies for clinical practice and future research.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of two Cochrane articles was conducted.
- The review focused on interventions influencing breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, and duration.
Main Results:
- The reviewed literature revealed no significant implications for clinical practice.
- Scant evidence supports specific educational outreach or support efforts to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Current evidence is insufficient to guide specific interventions for improving breastfeeding outcomes.
- Future research should explore novel strategies for clinical practice and educational outreach.
Abstract:
Key breastfeeding outcomes identified by the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Healthy People 2020 include early initiation, any such feeding at 6 months of age, and exclusivity. Broader themes in the current literature include infants who ever breastfed and overall duration. Healthcare providers need to know what current practices demonstrate effectiveness. A review of 2 Cochrane articles on which interventions impact these selected outcomes does not reveal any significant implications for clinical practice. Scant evidence exists to support any specific support efforts or educational outreach to improve these outcomes. A discussion of potential strategies to consider for future research and clinical practice is put forth.
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