Nursing Education Intervention for Maternal Breastfeeding

Effectiveness of a Nursing Education Intervention on Duration of Breastfeeding and on Post-natal Breast Complications in Primiparous Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial

An antenatal education intervention in primiparous women improves breastfeeding duration and reduces post-natal complications.

A randomized controlled clinical trial of an educational intervention was undertaken at a public hospital. the investigators compared a health education based on techniques to prevent complications and increase information about the benefits of breastfeeding with the usual practice. A group of nurses delivered the educational intervention. The trial involved randomization of 314 primiparous women. The analysis was by 'intention-to-treat'.

Inclusion Criteria:

• primiparous women,
• no contraindications to breastfeeding,
• no skin disorders,
• no breast surgery,
• voluntary provision of data to enable their later localization.

Exclusion Criteria:

• women who planned to deliver their babies in other hospitals,
• twin pregnancy