The Influence of the Childbirth Process on Breastfeeding Initiation, Duration and Exclusivity in PEI
Purpose:
We explored the influence of factors related to the childbirth process on effective breastfeeding initiation at 36 hours post-birth and duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding at hospital discharge, 2 weeks, and 2 and 6 months post-birth.
Learning Objectives:
Following this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the key features of Baby Friendly and Mother Friendly initiatives.
2. Describe the effect of factors related to the childbirth process on the effective initiation of breastfeeding at 36 hours post-birth.
3. Describe the effect of factors related to the childbirth process on breastfeeding duration and exclusivity at discharge, 2 weeks, and 2 and 6 months post-birth.
4. Discuss the nursing implications related to the study findings.
Presenters:
Janet Bryanton, RN PhD PNC(C), Associate Professor, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
Patrice Drake, RN PhD (c), Assistant Professor, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada