Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding at 4 Months Postpartum in a Sample of Urban Hispanic Mothers in Kentucky

Conclusion:
These findings have particular relevance in this population, given the high rate of breastfeeding initiation coupled with breastfeeding self-efficacy being a modifiable factor. Support during pregnancy and postpartum, including consultation with a lactation consultant, may increase the self-efficacy of EBF in this low-income population, leading to higher rates of extended EBF among Hispanics.

Source: Journal of Human Lactation - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Linares, A. M., Rayens, M. K., Dozier, A., Wiggins, A., Dignan, M. B. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research