A service evaluation of a hospital-based specialist postnatal breastfeeding clinic

Background Breastfeeding is described as the gold standard of infant feeding and is beneficial to both infant and maternal health, reducing healthcare costs. Breastfeeding rates are low in Ireland. Interventions that support and protect breastfeeding are required. Aim To conduct a service evaluation of a hospital-based specialist postnatal breastfeeding clinic. Methods A telephone questionnaire was administered to 99 participants who attended a...