March 2009. Volume 5. Number 1

The interventions addressing the promotion and maintenance of breastfeeding are effective if they are conducted before and after birth and with lay support

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Chung M, Raman G, Trikalinos T, Lau J, Ip S. Interventions in Primary Care to promote breastfeeding: an evidence review for de U. S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149:565-582
Reviewers: García Vera C1, Esparza Olcina MJ2.
1CS Sagasta-Ruiseñores. Zaragoza. España.
2Centro de Salud Barcelona. Móstoles. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: César García Vera. Email: cgarciavera@gmail.com
Reception date: 02/02/2009
Acceptance date: 06/02/2009
Publication date: 08/02/2009

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: evidence suggests that interventions promoting breastfeeding are more effective than usual care in increasing its duration in the short and in the long term. Combined interventions, before and after birth, and with lay support could be the most beneficial.

Reviewers' comantary: subject to the acceptance of meta-analysis with excessive heterogeneity, the results on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding show that support to breastfeeding must continue, most importantly in the pre and postnatal period; there must improve the awareness of maternities on the importance of providing the means for a successful beginning of breastfeeding, increasing the number of hospitals adhering to the “Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative” and implementing lay support.

How to cite this article

García Vera C, Esparza Olcina MJ. Las intervenciones dirigidas a promocionar y mantener la lactancia materna son efectivas si se realizan antes y después del nacimiento y con apoyo de personal no sanitario. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:16.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Chung M, Raman G, Trikalinos T, Lau J, Ip S. Interventions in Primary Care to promote breastfeeding: an evidence review for de U. S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149:565-582
Reviewers: García Vera C1, Esparza Olcina MJ2.
1CS Sagasta-Ruiseñores. Zaragoza. España.
2Centro de Salud Barcelona. Móstoles. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: César García Vera. Email: cgarciavera@gmail.com
Reception date: 02/02/2009
Acceptance date: 06/02/2009
Publication date: 08/02/2009

How to cite this article

García Vera C, Esparza Olcina MJ. Las intervenciones dirigidas a promocionar y mantener la lactancia materna son efectivas si se realizan antes y después del nacimiento y con apoyo de personal no sanitario. Evid Pediatr. 2009;5:16.

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