Parent reports of exclusive breastfeeding after attending a combined midwifery and chiropractic feeding clinic in the United Kingdom: A cross-sectional service evaluation

Miller, Joyce, Beharie, Monica Christine, Taylor, Alison M, Simmenes, Elisabeth Berg and Way, Susan (2016) Parent reports of exclusive breastfeeding after attending a combined midwifery and chiropractic feeding clinic in the United Kingdom: A cross-sectional service evaluation. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 21. pp. 85-91. ISSN 2156-5872

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Abstract

This service evaluation investigated an interdisciplinary allied professional health care strategy to address the problem of suboptimal breastfeeding. A clinic of midwives and chiropractors was developed in a university-affiliated clinic in the United Kingdom to care for suboptimal feeding through a multidisciplinary approach. No studies have previously investigated the effect of such an approach. The aim was to assess any impact to the breastfeeding dyad and maternal satisfaction after attending the multidisciplinary clinic through a service evaluation. Eighty-five initial questionnaires were completed and 72 (85%) follow-up questionnaires were returned. On follow-up, 93% of mothers reported an improvement in feeding as well as satisfaction with the care provided. Prior to treatment, 26% of the infants were exclusively breastfed. At the follow-up survey, 86% of mothers reported exclusive breastfeeding. The relative risk ratio for exclusive breastfeeding after attending the multidisciplinary clinic was 3.6 (95% confidence interval = 2.4-5.4).

Item Type:	Article
Schools:	AECC School of Chiropractic
Depositing User:	CoSector Repositories
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2024 15:48
Last Modified:	19 Dec 2024 15:48
URI:	https://hsu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/256

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