Primary care interventions to promote breastfeeding: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement

Ann Intern Med. 2008 Oct 21;149(8):560-4. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-149-8-200810210-00008.

Abstract

Description: Update of a 2003 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on counseling to promote breastfeeding.

Methods: The USPSTF evaluated the results of a systematic review, conducted by the Tufts-New England Medical Center Evidence-based Practice Center, of literature published since January 2007 on primary care-initiated, -conducted, or -referable activities to promote and support breastfeeding.

Recommendation: The USPSTF recommends interventions during pregnancy and after birth to promote and support breastfeeding (Grade B recommendation).

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior Therapy
  • Breast Feeding*
  • Counseling*
  • Female
  • Health Promotion
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Primary Health Care / methods*