Breastfeeding education and support trial for overweight and obese women: a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate a specialized breastfeeding peer counseling (SBFPC) intervention promoting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among overweight/obese, low-income women.

Methods

We recruited 206 pregnant, overweight/obese, low-income women and randomly assigned them to receive SBFPC or standard care (controls) at a Baby-Friendly hospital. SBFPC included 3 prenatal visits, daily in-hospital support, and up to 11 postpartum home visits promoting EBF and addressing potential obesity-related breastfeeding barriers. Standard care involved routine access to breastfeeding support from hospital personnel, including staff peer counselors. Data collection included an in-hospital interview, medical record review, and monthly telephone calls through 6 months postpartum to assess infant f

SUBMITTER: Chapman DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3529944 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature