Literature review for - Flourish Paediatrics

0.94 (95% CI 0.87 -1.01). Professional
support showed to be beneficial on
exclusive breastfeeding rates RR 0.91
(95% CI 0.84-0.98). Trials using lay
people to conduct breastfeeding
interventions demonstrated a significant
decrease in breastfeeding cessation RR
0.86 (95% CI 0.76- 0.98). Combined lay
and professional support vs usual care
showed a significant reduction in
cessation of any breastfeeding RR 0.84
(95% CI 0.77- 0.92) especially in the
first 2 mo RR before 4 to 6 wks 0.65
f(95% CI 0.51- 0.82); RR before 2 mo
0.74 (95% CI 0.66-0.83). 2 studies
showed a significant reduction in
cessation of exclusive breastfeeding RR
0.62 (95% CI 0.50- 0.77). Studies using
face to face support showed a
statistically significant benefit RR for
giving up any breastfeeding 0.85 (95%
CI 0.79 to 0.92). No significant effect
was demonstrated when phone and face
to face support were provided on
breastfeeding continuation RR 1.00
(95% CI 0.91 -1.09). One study
demonstrated a significant reduction in
risk of 1 or more GI infections and
atopic eczema in those receiving
support from health professional trained
in WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly
Initiative. A further study found no
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