Silia, both of these articles specifically mention the IBCLC as having a significant impact on breastfeeding.



Castrucci BC, Hoover KL, Lim S, Maus KC.





A comparison of breastfeeding rates in an urban birth cohort among women delivering infants at hospitals that employ and do not employ lactation consultants.

J Public Health Manag Pract. 2006 Nov-Dec;12(6):578-85.




Castrucci BC, Hoover KL, Lim S, Maus KC.





Availability of lactation counseling services influences breastfeeding among infants admitted to to neonatal intensive care units.

Am J Health Promot. 2007 May-Jun;21(5):410-5. 

Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
Weston, MA












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