A recent study in Ireland found that just 40% of women with overweight or obesity breastfeed. The study, known as the Latch On Study, showed that providing education and support to these women can increase breastfeeding rates. The study included 225 first-time mothers with a BMI of 25 or higher and found that those in the intervention group had a breastfeeding rate of 68.7% at three months postpartum, compared to 62.1% in the control group. The study highlighted the importance of providing comprehensive education and support to all women who intend to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is associated with numerous health benefits for both mothers and infants.
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Education and support increase breastfeeding rates in women with excess weight or obesity
