Exploring Infant Feeding Experiences and Maternity Care Practices in Appalachia.

Objectives: Our aim was to explore postpartum individuals' experiences and perceptions of breastfeeding and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants' (IBCLC) knowledge and perceptions of maternity care practices and perceived barriers to breastfeeding among their patient populations in Appalachia.

Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with seven IBCLCs and seven postpartum individuals. Interviews were recorded and transcribed.