An intervention to extend breastfeeding among black and Latina mothers after delivery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to compare breastfeeding duration in mothers after delivery who were assigned randomly to a behavioral educational intervention vs enhanced usual care.

Study design

We conducted a randomized trial. Self-identified black and Latina mothers early after delivery were assigned randomly to receive a behavioral educational intervention or enhanced usual care. The 2-step intervention aimed to prepare and educate mothers about postpartum symptoms and experiences (including tips on breastfeeding and breast/nipple pain) and to bolster social support and self-management skills. Enhanced usual care participants received a list of community resources and received a 2-week control call. Intention-to-treat analyses examined breastfeeding duration (me

SUBMITTER: Howell EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3938878 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature