Open AccessImpact of a Formal Lactation Curriculum for Residents on Breastfeeding Rates Among Low-Income Women
Author(s) -
Emma J. Qureshey,
Adetola LouisJacques,
Yasir Abunamous,
Sandra L Curet,
Joanne N. Quiñones
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the journal of perinatal education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1548-8519
pISSN - 1058-1243
DOI - 10.1891/j-pe-d-18-00018
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , medicine , lactation , curriculum , odds ratio , obstetrics , odds , obstetrics and gynaecology , confidence interval , family medicine , population , pregnancy , medical record , intervention (counseling) , nursing , pediatrics , environmental health , logistic regression , psychology , pedagogy , genetics , biology
Obstetrics-gynecology residents have inadequate training in lactation management and are typically unable to address basic breastfeeding needs. A retrospective study was performed to evaluate the impact of a formal lactation curriculum for obstetrics-gynecology residents on breastfeeding. Demographic information, medical history, and breastfeeding rates were derived from medical records and hospital lactation logs. Breastfeeding outcomes of women with term, singleton infants were analyzed before and after curriculum implementation. The study included 717 women, 337 prior to intervention and 380 after intervention. Women who delivered after curriculum implementation were more likely to breastfeed exclusively at 6 weeks postpartum (odds ratio [ OR ]: 2.01; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.28-3.15). A targeted breastfeeding curriculum was associated with increased exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6 weeks postpartum in a diverse, low-income population.