Effect of antenatal peer support on breastfeeding initiation: a systematic review

L Ingram, C MacArthur, K Khan, JJ Deeks, K Jolly - Cmaj, 2010 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Our objective was to examine the effect of antenatal peer support on rates of
breastfeeding initiation. Methods: We performed a systematic review of randomized …

Systematic review of peer support for breastfeeding continuation: metaregression analysis of the effect of setting, intensity, and timing

K Jolly, L Ingram, KS Khan, JJ Deeks, N Freemantle… - Bmj, 2012 - bmj.com
Objective To examine the effect of setting, intensity, and timing of peer support on breast
feeding. Design Systematic review and metaregression analysis of randomised controlled …

Effect of a peer support service on breast-feeding continuation in the UK: a randomised controlled trial

K Jolly, L Ingram, N Freemantle, K Khan, J Chambers… - Midwifery, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: to assess the effectiveness of a peer support worker (PSW) service on breast-
feeding continuation. DESIGN: cluster randomised controlled trial (ISRCTN16126175) …

The effect of a programme of organised and supervised peer support on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding: a randomised trial

PE Muirhead, G Butcher, J Rankin, A Munley - British Journal of General …, 2006 - bjgp.org
Background Peer support may improve breastfeeding rates but the evidence is inconclusive.
Previous studies and reviews recommend trials in different healthcare settings. Aim To test if …

The effect of peer support on breast-feeding duration among primiparous women: a randomized controlled trial

CL Dennis, E Hodnett, R Gallop, B Chalmers - Cmaj, 2002 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Most mothers stop breast-feeding before the recommended 6 months post
partum. A systematic review showed that breast-feeding support programs by health care …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of an innovative postnatal home-based breastfeeding peer support programme in Hong Kong: a feasibility and …

KYW Lok, CLY Chow, JSY Shing, R Smith… - International …, 2021 - Springer
Background As suggested by the World Health Organization, breastfeeding peer support is
being introduced worldwide to support women's breastfeeding needs. Evidence has shown …

A systematic review of peer support interventions for breastfeeding

M Kaunonen, L Hannula… - Journal of clinical nursing, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Aims and objectives. The objective of this systematic review was to describe peer support
interventions supporting breastfeeding during pregnancy and the postnatal period …

[HTML][HTML] A mixed methods evaluation of peer support in Bristol, UK: mothers', midwives' and peer supporters' views and the effects on breastfeeding

J Ingram - BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2013 - Springer
Background International studies suggest that breastfeeding interventions in primary care
are more effective than usual care in increasing short and long term breastfeeding rates …

Effectiveness of breastfeeding peer counseling in a low-income, predominantly Latina population: a randomized controlled trial

DJ Chapman, G Damio, S Young… - Archives of pediatrics …, 2004 - jamanetwork.com
Background Breastfeeding peer counseling has improved breastfeeding rates in developing
countries; however, its impact in this country has not been adequately evaluated. Objective …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of community-based peer support for mothers to improve their breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis

P Shakya, MK Kunieda, M Koyama, SS Rai… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Breastfeeding is associated with reduced mortality in children aged less than 5 years. We
conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis (registered as PROSPERO 2015 …