What positive gains do women obtain
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Now recognised as a worldwide public health issue the significance of promoting and encouraging exclusive breastfeeding has been acknowledged by The World Health Organisation (WHO) and The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Documented policies regarding the importance of facilitating the support of breastfeeding women is currently receiving worldwide recognition (WHO 2011, WHO and UNICEF 2003). This literature review will examine the provision of support mechanisms for breastfeeding mothers focusing upon peer support in encouraging initiation and maintaining exclusivity of breastfeeding; consideration will also be given to any barriers that may exist in preventing higher success rates.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015