Factors That Influence Posthospital Infant Feeding Practices Among Women Who Deliver at a Baby Friendly Hospital in Southern United States.

The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative has had a positive impact on breastfeeding initiation; however, little is known about posthospital infant feeding practices among women who deliver at baby friendly hospitals. Therefore we sought to evaluate posthospital breastfeeding outcomes among women who deliver at a baby friendly hospital (BFH) by (1) estimating exclusive breastfeeding rates at the postpartum visit (PPV), (2) quantifying the exclusive breastfeeding discontinuation rate, and (3) identifying which factors are associated with breastfeeding discontinuation. This was a prospective cohort study of women aged 14 and over, who delivered at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

What Women Really Think About Breastfeeding and Breast Pumping: A Qualitative Analysis of Women Who Deliver at a Baby-Friendly Hospital.

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative has had a positive impact on breastfeeding initiation; however, posthospital exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates remain low. We aimed to analyze thoughts and attitudes toward breastfeeding at the postpartum visit among women who deliver at a Baby-Friendly hospital. Women ≥14 years who delivered a live-born infant at our center were eligible.

Descriptive Epidemiology of Pediatric Drowning Patients Presenting to a Large Southern US Children's Hospital.

Objectives: Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and it is among the leading causes of death for children of all ages. National data show disparities in drowning risk for certain racial groups. This study aimed to describe characteristics of patients presenting after a drowning event to guide focused drowning prevention outreach efforts.