Early Initiation of Breastfeeding Among Adolescent Mothers: A Quality Improvement Study

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Adolescent Pregnancy: A Case-Series Study of 112 Adolescent Mothers and Their Newborns

Estela Kakoo Brioso et al.

Summary: Teenage pregnancy in a level II hospital is associated with maternal and fetal complications. Newborns of teenage mothers have a high hospitalization rate, mainly due to prematurity, social risk, low birth weight, feeding difficulties, and newborn respiratory distress syndrome.

CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (2022)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Effects of a 'Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative' on exclusive breastfeeding rates at a private hospital in Lebanon: an interrupted time series analysis

Adrienne Clermont et al.

Summary: Implementing the BFHI standards at CMC involved updating hospital policies, changing healthcare staff practices, and improving patient education, leading to a significant increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates. The interrupted time series analysis showed an increase in the EBF rate from 2.4% to 49.0% of all live births, indicating the success of BFHI reforms in promoting breastfeeding practices at the hospital.

BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH (2021)

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Article Pediatrics

A Quality Improvement Initiative: Improving First-hour Breastfeeding Initiation Rate among Healthy Newborns

Neha Patyal et al.

Summary: This study aimed to improve the rate of first-hour breastfeeding initiation after birth from 12% to 80% through a quality improvement process at Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences And Research Hospital. The team analyzed reasons for delayed breastfeeding initiation, implemented various change ideas, and successfully increased the initiation rate without additional resources over 3 months.

PEDIATRIC QUALITY & SAFETY (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Predictors of Breastfeeding Initiation Among Postnatal Mothers at Tertiary Care Center of a Tribal Dominant State in India: A Regression Analysis

Santosh K. Soren et al.

Summary: The study found that only 21.5% of postnatal mothers initiated breastfeeding within one hour after delivery. Factors such as maternal education, regular ANC visits, residential status, and mode of delivery were associated with early initiation of breastfeeding.

CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (2021)

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