title: A breastfeeding drop-in center survey evaluation.
abstract: A survey evaluated a Breastfeeding Drop-In Center's (BDC) provision of "hands-on" professional breastfeeding help and support in a community setting. Results from telephone interviews using a pretested 29-item open- and closed-ended questionnaire with a sample of 57 BDC clients showed: (1) 81% were breastfeeding at 4 months, (2) 51% were exclusively or primarily breastfeeding at 4 months, (3) 50% breastfed to or beyond their intended duration, (4) return to work/school was the main factor in weaning, (5) wanting reassurance, crying/fussy baby and poor latch were the most common reasons for attending the BDC, and (6) 95% said their problems were completely or partially resolved after visiting the BDC, with crying/fussy baby and difficulties latching as problems sometimes not resolved. These results suggest the BDC is an effective community breastfeeding support strategy.
authors.affiliation: Richmond Health Department, BC, Canada.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Pastore
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding; D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003253:Consultants; D003376:Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires