Interventions to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes in Late Preterm and Early Term Infants
Sarah Dib, Kulnipa Kittisakmontri, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Mary Fewtrell
Abstract
This is the first systematic review to identify interventions available for both LPIs and ETIs. Overall, there are limited studies that investigate interventions promoting breastfeeding in these populations. However, breastfeeding support delivered by health care professionals seems to improve breastfeeding rates. The main limitations are the lack of randomization, blinding, and adjustment for confounding variables. Experimental studies with robust methodological design are needed.
Topics & Concepts
BreastfeedingMedicinePsychological interventionBreast feedingPediatricsBreast milkNeonatal intensive care unitCINAHLRandomized controlled trialGestational ageMEDLINEObstetricsPregnancyNursingSurgeryGeneticsPolitical scienceChemistryBiochemistryLawBiologyBreastfeeding Practices and InfluencesInfant Development and Preterm CareInfant Nutrition and Health