Current Breastfeeding Attitudes, Knowledge and Confidence of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Australia and New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are limited data on what obstetricians and gynaecologists (O&G) know and think about supporting breastfeeding women.

Aims

To investigate breastfeeding attitudes, knowledge and confidence of Australian and New Zealand O&G specialists and trainees in educating, assessing and managing breastfeeding women.

Materials and methods

An online REDCap survey was distributed via email in February 2023 to fellows and trainees of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). The survey included questions on demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes and confidence about breastfeeding.

Results

Of 312 (11%) respondents, 63% were > 40 years old, 78% female and two-thirds had personally breastfed. Half had no form

SUBMITTER: Cher G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12946589 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature