Factors Associated with Exclusive Breastfeeding at Hospital Discharge among Native-Born, Immigrant, and Refugee Women.

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended through six months as it supports infant growth and development. Yet, many mothers do not exclusively breastfeed in early postpartum.

Objectives: To examine factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge among culturally diverse women.

Smartphone-based counseling and support platform and the effect on postpartum lactation: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Human milk lactation provides health benefits for both the mother and infant. Patients commonly report stopping breastfeeding sooner than they planned. Interventions with proper accessible counseling and support to the mother can potentially increase lactation rates and duration.