Experiences that influence how trained providers support women with breastfeeding: A systematic review of qualitative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is a need to improve breastfeeding support interventions as although many are evidence-based, a sequential increase in breastfeeding rates is not evident. It is crucial to understand why the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in practice does not always translate to positive experiences for women and improve breastfeeding rates. This systematic review aims to synthesise breastfeeding support experiences of trained support providers and their impact on breastfeeding support practices.

Methods

A strategy was developed to search seven databases including Medline and CINAHL and grey literature for qualitative studies. Studies eligible for inclusion reported professional and trained peer experiences of supporting women to breastfeed. PRISMA guidelines

SUBMITTER: Chesnel MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9565393 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature