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Developing effective interactions to improve breastfeeding outcomes

S G Cox, C J Turnbull

    Breastfeeding Review : Professional Publication of the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia
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    Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops significantly boosted midwife confidence and improved women's breastfeeding duration and confidence. Attending workshops enhanced skills and knowledge for better breastfeeding support and outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Maternal and Child Health
    • Nursing Education
    • Public Health Interventions

    Background:

    • Breastfeeding is crucial for infant and maternal health.
    • Effective breastfeeding support requires confident and knowledgeable healthcare providers.
    • Antenatal education can positively influence breastfeeding initiation and duration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops on breastfeeding outcomes.
    • To assess the impact of workshops on the confidence, skills, and knowledge of midwives and women.
    • To determine if workshop participation influences the duration and success of breastfeeding.

    Main Methods:

    • A longitudinal study with a pre-test/post-test design was employed.
    • The study included 56 attending midwives and 49 non-attending control midwives.

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  • 107 women attending workshops and 52 women in the control group participated.

    • Main Results:

    • Midwives attending workshops reported increased confidence in supporting breastfeeding mothers.
    • Attending midwives recognized the need for annual updates in breastfeeding knowledge.
    • Women attending workshops showed significantly increased breastfeeding confidence and were more likely to breastfeed longer.

    Conclusions:

    • Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops are effective in enhancing midwife confidence and knowledge.
    • Workshop participation positively impacts women's breastfeeding confidence and duration.
    • These workshops represent a valuable intervention for improving breastfeeding outcomes.