Multiprofessional training for breastfeeding management in primary care in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing breastfeeding initiation and duration rates is one of the UK Department of Health national targets for improving the health of the population. One reason contributing to the high rates of breastfeeding discontinuation may be that primary care teams may not have sufficient knowledge to help mothers overcome problems experienced in the early days and may also give conflicting advice. Previous studies have shown that general practitioners are happy to participate in practice-based educational sessions and have expressed a need for breastfeeding education. This study was carried out as part of the training to achieve 'UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative in a community health care setting' status. It aimed to improve the breastfeeding expertise and advice about the

SUBMITTER: Ingram J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1475559 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature