Journal article
Development and Implementation of a Novel Online Breastfeeding Support Resource: The Maternal Virtual Infant Nutrition Support Clinic
Abstract
Exclusive breastfeeding is the optimal method of infant feeding for the first 6 months of life for both term and preterm infants. This recommendation is based on indisputable evidence that breastfeeding offers numerous infant and maternal health benefits. Several trials have shown the beneficial effect of peer and/or professional support on the duration of any breastfeeding up to 6 months. Although many well-established programs exist that …
Authors
Geoghegan-Morphet N; Yuen D; Rai E; Angelini M; Christmas M; da Silva O
Journal
Breastfeeding Medicine, Vol. 9, No. 10, pp. 520–523
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
12 2014
DOI
10.1089/bfm.2014.0051
ISSN
1556-8253
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Access to InformationAdultBreast FeedingCanadaCost-Benefit AnalysisEvidence-Based PracticeFemaleHumansInfantInfant Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaInfant, NewbornInternetMothersOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient Education as TopicPatient SatisfactionPostnatal CarePregnancyProgram EvaluationSocial Support