Breastfeeding educational interventions for health professionals: A synthesis of intervention studies

Purpose: The purpose of this synthesis was to review intervention studies that focused on increasing the breastfeeding knowledge, self-confidence, and supportive behaviors of Healthcare Professionals. Design And Methods: Fourteen Articles Were Identified Through database searches as the basis for this review. Results: Breastfeeding education can be effective in increasing the knowledge and confidence of nurses. Duration and exclusivity rates for breastfeeding may also be improved. Practice Implications: Improving nurses' knowledge of breastfeeding is a modifiable factor that is important in supporting a mother in her decision to breastfeed.