Effects of Nurse Staffing on Missed Breastfeeding Support in Maternity Units With Different Nurse Work Environments
Rebecca R. S. Clark,
Morgan E. Peele,
Aleigha Mason
et al.
Abstract:Purpose:
To examine the effect of nurse staffing in varying work environments on missed breastfeeding teaching and support in inpatient maternity units in the United States.
Background:
Breast milk is the optimal food for newborns. Teaching and supporting women in breastfeeding are primarily a nurse's responsibility. Better maternity nurse staffing (fewer patients per nurse) is associated with less missed breastfeeding teaching and support and increased… Show more
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