The Effectiveness of Mother‐to‐Mother Help ‐ Research on the La Leche League International Program

The incidence and prevalence of breastfeeding has increased in the United States and Canada in the past decade, but in spite of its known benefits it is often abandoned before infants are two months of age. Society lacks the attitudes and knowledge necessary for breastfeeding success. A survey of the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of 409 secondary school students in British Columbia, Canada, revealed misconceptions about the nature of breastfeeding. A high percentage felt it was unacceptable in social situations. The findings point to a need for the integration of information about breastfeeding into school health programs, biology, home economics/nutrition and family life/sexuality courses. Increased knowledge and discussion to foster positive attitudes could increase breastfeeding duration among parents in the future.

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Emotional Support for the Breastfeeding Mother

Albers

1981

Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing

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The Effectiveness of Mother‐to‐Mother Help ‐ Research on the La Leche League International Program

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Breastfeeding support groups and community resources

Breastfeeding support groups and community resources

Secondary School Students' Attitudes and Beliefs about Breastfeeding

Emotional Support for the Breastfeeding Mother

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