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Process evaluation of a peer-led antenatal breastfeeding class for fathers: perceptions of facilitators and participants

The Parent Infant Feeding Initiative (PIFI) was a factorial, randomized controlled trial that aimed to prolong exclusive breastfeeding by targeting expecting fathers. One of the intervention strategies evaluated was a […]

Long-Term Breastfeeding in African American Mothers

This article resulted from a doctoral dissertation and is published in the Journal of Human Lactation. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39.1% of African […]

The Effects of Breastfeeding Support on Women Enrolled for WIC Benefits

Breastfeeding has been shown to protect both the mother and infant, and health care professionals consider it to be the best choice for feeding an infant. The Special Supplemental Nutrition […]

Importance of Familial Opinions on Breastfeeding Practices: Differences Between Father, Mother, and Mother-in-Law

Background: Multiple types of individuals compose a mother’s social support network. Women may value opinions of individuals’ within their support network differently. Our study examined the relationship between breastfeeding opinions from […]

Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals Checklist

The Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics is an integral part of the NWA National Breastfeeding Strategic Plan to assist agencies in improving and sustaining breastfeeding rates […]

Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics

NWA recognizes the ongoing commitment of WIC staff to improve and sustain breastfeeding rates. The Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics is an integral part of the […]

Marijuana Use During and After Pregnancy and Association of Prenatal Use on Birth Outcomes: A Population-Based Study

Abstract Background: We sought to describe the correlates of marijuana use during and after pregnancy, and to examine the independent relationship between prenatal marijuana use and infant outcomes. Study design: […]

Breastfeeding Outcomes in Washington State: Determining the Effect of Loving Support Peer Counseling Program and Characteristics of Participants at WIC Agencies

Abstract Objective: Determining the effect of the Loving Support Peer Counseling Program (LSPCP), and characteristics of participants on breastfeeding (BF) outcomes at Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and […]

Local Disparities in Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Survey in Ten Chicago Community Areas

Abstract Breastfeeding confers substantial health benefits to women and infants. While disparities in breastfeeding persist in the United States, the extent of these disparities at the local level is unclear. […]

Factors Associated with Breastfeeding Initiation and Continuation: A Meta-Analysis

Abstract Objective: To use a quantitative approach to evaluate the literature for quantity, quality, and consistency of studies of maternal and infant characteristics in association with breastfeeding initiation and continuation, […]