Lactation support and breastfeeding duration in jaundiced infants: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Neonatal jaundice is the most common problem in full-term infants during the immediate post-natal period. We examined the effect of a lactation support intervention on breastfeeding duration in hospitalized jaundiced infants.

Study design

We conducted a randomized controlled trial with a qualitative component involving mothers of hospitalized jaundiced breastfed infants <4 weeks of age. Mothers receiving the intervention met with an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant in hospital and 1-3 times post discharge. Both groups received the standard care for jaundice. The primary outcome was exclusive breastfeeding at 3 months. To the exception of research assistants enrolling participants and completing qualitative interviews, all research staff, investig

SUBMITTER: Pound CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4351896 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature