The effectiveness of real-time telelactation intervention on breastfeeding outcomes among employed mothers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate during the first six months is < 50%. This rate is particularly low among employed mothers, who may face obstacles in accessing in-person lactation services. Given that telelactation services can increase EBF rates, we conducted this study to assess the effects of real-time telelactation services (vs. usual lactation services) on breastfeeding outcomes among employed mothers.

Methods

The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. Studies published between 2012 and 2023 were identified from the Academic Search Ultimate, Cochrane, CINAHL Complete, Embase, ProQuest, SAGE journals, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Springer Link, Google Scholar, and Thai Journal Online databases. Randomiz

SUBMITTER: Iamchareon T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11934809 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature