Increased breastfeeding rates in black women after a treatment intervention.

ABSTRACT: There has been a considerable increase in rates of breastfeeding in the United States. Despite these trends, black women continue to fall below medical recommendations. Impoverished and poorly educated women also have a comparatively lower rate of breastfeeding. Provider encouragement and supportive interventions increase breastfeeding initiation among women of all backgrounds. The data presented come from a three-site randomized controlled bilingual depression treatment trial from 2005 to 2011 that examined the comparative effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy and a parenting education program. Breastfeeding education and support were provided for the majority of participants in each intervention. Breastfeeding status was queried at postpartum week 4. We found higher rates of breas

SUBMITTER: Spinelli MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3868278 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature