Breastfeeding promotion and support: a quality improvement study.

Background: Breastfeeding success is determined by early skin to skin contact, early initiation of breastfeeding, rooming-in, baby-led breastfeeding, creation of a favorable environment, specific training of health professionals, and continuity of care.

Objective: To investigate the women's satisfaction regarding the care and support received in the first days after childbirth.

Material And Methods: A questionnaire of 24 items was administered to mothers before discharge, from May to September 2019 at the University Hospital of Modena.

Breastfeeding pathologies: analysis of prevalence, risk and protective factors.

Background And Aim Of The Study: Breastfeeding is essential for the health of mothers and newborns, and it is recommended by WHO-UNICEF as the sole source of nutrition and protection for the first 6 months of life and beyond. In order to fully promote this practice, it is important to recognize early conditions that can lead to pathological breastfeeding.

Aim: The study aims to analyze the prevalence and the possible risk or protective factors concerning the pathology of breastfeeding.