Document Type

Article

Journal Title

Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet

Publication Date

4-2019

Volume

23

Abstract

Breast milk is the recommended food source for infants during their first year of life. Although the rates for parents that initiate breastfeeding their baby are increasing, rates for those who continue breastfeeding past six months are much lower. Parents face a great deal of misinformation and misconceptions about the benefits of breastfeeding, how breastfeeding works, how to address challenges, and who to turn to for help. It is important for families to have all the facts, especially facts backed by science, to make the decision on whether to breastfeed, and, for those who do breastfeed, to successfully meet their breastfeeding goals. The online resources shared in this article will provide parents with evidence-based information on breastfeeding and related issues and resources to support the role of employers, childcare care providers, health professionals, and other community members in contributing to breastfeeding success.

ISSN

1539-8285

Comments

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in the Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet on 04/16/19, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15398285.2019.1573073

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