Studies designed to test the effectiveness of intervention in the extension of
breastfeeding to six months have concluded that
prenatal education on
breastfeeding is not enough to extend the duration, and that intervention
during both
prenatal and postnatal
periods might be more effective [16].
Objectives: provide information necessary to promote
breastfeeding, assess and evaluate factors that influence
breastfeeding rates, and provide care and education
during the preconception,
prenatal, and postpartum
periods aimed at facilitating a successful
breastfeeding experience for mothers.