There is a need for further well-designed clinical trials, including in low and middle-income countries, to investigate the benefits of antenatal breastfeeding education on breastfeeding initiation, exclusive breastfeeding rate and duration of breastfeeding.

When counseling a mother about the benefits of breastfeeding, all of the following should be stated EXCEPT Prevents the transmission of group beta streptococcus skin infections A woman who has made the decision to bottle-feed expresses to the nurse her concerns about the cost of formula. Breastfeeding and Breast Milk. DHHS. NIH. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding. Also find information on recommendations, weaning, nutrition, and more. Our Commitment to Breastfeeding Education. Abbott believes breast milk is the gold standard in infant nutrition. We support the WHO's goal of increasing breastfeeding rates, including promoting exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life, where possible, and continued breastfeeding up to and beyond two years of age. Breastfeeding education also requires trained personnel to develop and teach the classes, and there is a cost to advertise such services. These studies do demonstrate that more breastfeeding education is needed, but studies on how to effectively convey this material are lacking. Handouts may not be photocopied or distributed in bulk. Handouts may not be sold. Use must comply with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. The following articles are available as handouts, in PDF format. [get Adobe Acrobat Reader] Extended Breastfeeding Fact Sheet; Benefits of Breastfeeding - Outline of a Class for Dads Involvement in Breastfeeding Successful nursing depends on a host of factors, many of which you can help with. Positioning is key. Mom may need a pillow or help propping up to get baby lined Health Benefits. Breastfeeding provides hea