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

Comparison 4. Multiple methods of breastfeeding support versus usual care: subgroup analysis by intervention provider.

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 Professional provider 3 312 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.22 [0.70, 2.12]
1.2 Peer provider 1 133 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.14 [0.68, 1.90]
2 Any breastfeeding at 4‐6 weeks 2 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.57, 1.89]
2.1 Professional provider 2 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.57, 1.89]
2.2 Peer provider 0 0 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]