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. 2019 Sep 17;2019(9):CD012099. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012099.pub2

Comparison 3. Multiple methods of breastfeeding support versus usual care: subgroup analysis by BMI category.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Exclusive breastfeeding at 4‐6 weeks 4 445 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.21 [0.83, 1.77]
1.1 Trials recruiting women who were obese 2 244 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.00 [0.45, 2.20]
1.2 Trials recruiting women who were overweight or obese 2 201 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.42 [0.83, 2.42]
2 Any breastfeeding at 4‐6 weeks 2 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.57, 1.89]
2.1 Trials recruiting women who were obese 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.76 [0.54, 1.07]
2.2 Trials recruiting women who were overweight or obese 1 64 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.4 [1.04, 1.89]