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Breastfeeding challenges and support in a high initiation population.

Deena Rachel ZimmermanMichael KaplanHanna ShoobMarlaina FreisthlerMonique ToledanoChen Stein-Zamir
Published in: Israel journal of health policy research (2022)
Even in a population with high initiation rates of breastfeeding, breastfeeding duration, both exclusive and partial, is less than recommended. As much of this drop-off occurs during maternity leave, it is likely related to breastfeeding challenges other than employment. Breastfeeding support needs of women are currently not adequately met; staffing and time for both in-hospital and community-based counseling needs to be funded as well as mandated. Counseling hours should be tailored to assure adequate coverage of high-risk groups such as women after cesarean delivery and newborns requiring intensive care.
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