Category Archives: Roundtable

Round Table Discussion: Predictors of Breastfeeding (Part Two)

Today, our authors will discuss recommendations for health care professionals and lactation consultants to help increase breastfeeding duration in our communities, as well as potential factors to study in future research projects.  Each author’s title and JHL research article can … Continue reading

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Round Table Discussion: Predictors of Breastfeeding (Part One)

Over the past few years, the Journal of Human Lactation has highlighted several research articles that measured factors that directly impact breastfeeding duration.  As health care professionals and lactation consultants, the outcomes of these research projects should inform the way … Continue reading

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Round Table Discussion: Baby Friendly Health Initiative

Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding What is the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)? Baby Friendly Health Initiative is a World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF a worldwide program launched in 1991 following the Innocenti Declaration of 1990 that aims at … Continue reading

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