Support for breastfeeding mothers

Breastfeeding knowledge and practice of health professionals in public health care services

“…Brazilian studies have shown this positive influence (3)(4)(5) . Health Units and the increased number of health professionals involved with breastfeeding in the city (6) .…”

Análise de implantação da Rede Amamenta Brasil: desafios e perspectivas da promoção do aleitamento materno na atenção básica

“…Esse achado reforça a necessidade de fortalecimento dessa nova estratégia, com ênfase na continuidade da atenção e no acompanhamento longitudinal, em virtude de sua repercussão na manutenção do aleitamento materno após a alta hospitalar 22 . Evidenciou-se elevada adesão à prática do aleitamento materno durante a permanência do binômio mãe-bebê na maternidade 23 , havendo maior necessidade de se investir no apoio à dupla após a sua alta 24 .…”

Breastfeeding up to two years of age or beyond and its influence on child growth and development: a systematic review

“…These authors detected that counseling regarding breastfeeding increased the duration of this practice, but failed to increase the volume of breast milk produced. A review of the Cochrane Library conducted by Britton et al 36 including 34 studies from 14 countries and approximately 30,000 women, pointed out that professional support was effective in extending breastfeeding duration. It also revealed that non-professional support was more effective in prolonging exclusive breastfeeding duration.…”