Abstract

Research and analysis were done between August 2023 - November 2023 to explore the use of peer-support programs for anticipated and active breastfeeding women. Ten research reports were utilized to explore peer-supporting breastfeeding programs' use and potential success. The goal was to determine if peer support breastfeeding programs were impactful on breastfeeding mothers associated with Spencer Hospital. We present the benefits of peer support breastfeeding groups and their influence on maternal perceptions of breastfeeding, maternal confidence in sustaining breastfeeding, and the ability of mothers to achieve their breastfeeding goals.

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Peer Support Breastfeeding Programs

Research and analysis were done between August 2023 - November 2023 to explore the use of peer-support programs for anticipated and active breastfeeding women. Ten research reports were utilized to explore peer-supporting breastfeeding programs' use and potential success. The goal was to determine if peer support breastfeeding programs were impactful on breastfeeding mothers associated with Spencer Hospital. We present the benefits of peer support breastfeeding groups and their influence on maternal perceptions of breastfeeding, maternal confidence in sustaining breastfeeding, and the ability of mothers to achieve their breastfeeding goals.

 

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