RT Journal Article
T1 Impact and Effectiveness of Group Strategies for Supporting Breastfeeding after Birth: A Systematic Review.
A1 Rodríguez-Gallego, Isabel
A1 Leon-Larios, Fatima
A1 Corrales-Gutierrez, Isabel
A1 González-Sanz, Juan Diego
K1 breastfeeding
K1 lactation
K1 self-help group
K1 support group
AB Despite the multiple benefits of breastfeeding both for the mother and for the infant, during the first months there is a progressive decline in the number of mothers who continue breastfeeding, with most countries reporting lower than recommended figures. The objective of this review is to analyse the most effective group support practices for breastfeeding, as well as the characteristics associated to their success in maintaining breastfeeding. A systematic review has been conducted in the 2015-2020 period, in the following databases: MedLine, Scopus, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Library and LILACS. The findings were summarized in narrative and table formats. A total of thirteen articles were included, eight of them being experimental studies and five observational. The findings show high heterogeneity regarding the characteristics of the interventions and their periodicity. The most successful group strategies to support and maintain breastfeeding during postpartum are those that combine peer support with the leadership or counselling of a health professional or IBCLC. However, more studies are necessary, randomized and with interventions of similar characteristics, which allow for better data comparison.
YR 2021
FD 2021-03-04
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/17496
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/17496
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 7, 2025