Effect of peer support on breastfeeding initiation, duration and exclusivity evidence for public health decision making

Walker, Elizabeth. (Added Author). Peel (Ont.). Public Health. (Added Author). Canadian Electronic Library (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: This review of literature outlines the role of peer support for breastfeeding mothers, focusing on the effect of peer support on initiation, duration or exclusivity of breastfeeding in comparison with professional support or usual care. This report was prepared to inform program planning for Peel Public Health's program of providing peer support to breastfeeding mothers.

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Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 electronic text (i, 33 p.) : ill. (some col.), digital file.
Publisher: [Mississauga, Ont.] : Peel Public Health, 2012

Content descriptions

General Note:	Cover title. "July 5, 2012." Issued as part of the desLibris documents collection.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 23).
Formatted Contents Note:	Key take home messages -- Executive summary -- 1. Issue -- 2. Context -- 3. Literature search. The question -- Search strategy -- Critical appraisal -- Description of included studies -- Synthesis of findings -- Key findings -- 4. Applicability and transferability -- 5. Recommendations.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.