The effect of prenatal and postnatal education on exclusive breastfeeding rates

Vural F., VURAL B.

MINERVA PEDIATRICA, vol.69, no.1, pp.22-29, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.23736/s0026-4946.16.04183-9
  • Journal Name: MINERVA PEDIATRICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.22-29
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates remain low globally. Breastfeeding support has increased the initiation and duration of breastfeeding, but the optimal timing, support, and roles of antenatal and postnatal interventions are unclear. This prospective study aimed to investigate whether the addition of individual postnatal support to antenatal group counseling improved the rates of EBF until six months postpartum.