Literature review for - Flourish Paediatrics

Comments The lack of evidence
resulting from this
review emphasises the
need for further
research into
breastfeeding
education and support
in the workplace post
delivery
Conclusion
Additional professional
support was effective
in prolonging any
breastfeeding, but its
effects on exclusive
breastfeeding were less
clear. WHO/UNICEF
training courses
appeared to be
effective for
professional training.
Additional lay support
was effective in
prolonging exclusive
breastfeeding, while its
effects on duration of
any breastfeeding were
uncertain. Effective
support offered by
professionals and lay
No trials have
evaluated the
effectiveness of
workplace
interventions in
promoting
breastfeeding among
women returning to
paid work after the
birth of their child.
The impact of such
intervention on
process outcomes is
also unknown.
Randomised
controlled trials are
required to establish
the benefits of various
types of workplace
interventions to
The objective's of
this review were
focused on all
interventions
directed at changing
health behaviours of
young women from
disadvantaged
backgrounds and
included smoking,
physical activity and
diet.
Consistent evidence
was found of
intervention features
associated with
effective changes in
a number of health
behaviours.
Interventions to
change health
behaviours of
women of childbearing
age from
disadvantaged
backgrounds require:
an educational
approach delivered
in person by
professionals or
peers; provide
continued support
The majority of the
studies reviewed
identified IM as PIM.
Both of the terms have
different definitions.
PIM is one of the most
common and influential
reasons for low rates of
breastfeeding duration
and exclusivity. Future
research should be
conducted to determine
who is at high risk and
to further validate
screening tools; and
whether PIM is a
physiological or
psychological issue.
Perceived milk supply
is considered
modifiable and wellinformed
interventions
to reduce the incidence
of PIM might be a key
element for improving
The primary health care
units should inform,
encourage, and support
pregnant women in
breastfeeding; the
maternity hospitals
should allow women to
bond with their babies
and help them to
establish breastfeeding;
and the primary health
care units should be able
to guide, reinforce, and
support this practice
continuously, completing
the cycle. Although
there is evidence
supporting the
effectiveness of primary
care strategies in
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