Research on supporting breastfeeding - Baby Friendly Initiative

June 16,2024

Latest research on reasons that mothers stop breastfeeding and what works to support them to breastfeed for as long as they wish.

More on Indicator 2 – Baby Friendly Care and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative – Breastfeeding trends (UK)

Baby-friendly' hospitals encourage breastfeeding in Indian Country

Factors Influencing Southeastern U.S. Mothers' Participation in Baby- Friendly Practices: A Mixed-Methods Study - Allison C. Munn, Susan D. Newman, Shannon M. Phillips, Martina Mueller, Sarah N. Taylor, 2018

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Is Associated with Lower Rates of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

Baby-Friendly Initiative Ontario

Does Baby-Friendly Have to Be Mom-Unfriendly? - MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

Breastfeeding Friendly Medical Systems - The Institute for Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE)

The Baby-friendly Initiative in community health services – the process.

Breastfeeding Rates On The Rise, As Mother-Baby Support Systems Expand

U.S. Study Shows Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Does Not Work - Fed Is Best