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Can we increase breast feeding rates?

N R Loh1, C C Kelleher, S Long

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, University College Hospital Galway.

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|April 1, 1997
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A brief antenatal intervention improved breastfeeding initiation rates in Ireland, though not to statistical significance. This suggests a simple, low-cost approach could boost breastfeeding support.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Breastfeeding rates in Ireland have remained stagnant at approximately 33% for the past decade.
  • There is a need to identify effective interventions to improve breastfeeding initiation and duration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a brief, late-pregnancy intervention on breastfeeding rates.
  • To assess the feasibility of a simple educational tool in antenatal care.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized prospective study involving pregnant mothers at 36 weeks gestation.
  • Intervention group received a visual aid on breastfeeding benefits and a questionnaire.
  • Control group received routine antenatal care.

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Main Results:

  • Breastfeeding rates at hospital discharge were 31.5% in controls and 43.9% in the intervention group.
  • This difference approached statistical significance (P = 0.07), likely due to small sample size.
  • Approximately half of participants reported receiving no feeding advice from their doctor.

Conclusions:

  • A simple, three-minute antenatal intervention shows a positive trend towards increasing breastfeeding rates.
  • The findings support a more proactive approach to promoting breastfeeding in clinical practice.
  • Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm the efficacy of this intervention.