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

Comparison 6. Multiple methods of breastfeeding support versus usual care: subgroup analysis by type of support.

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 Individual support 3 377 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.08 [0.70, 1.68]
1.2 Group support 1 68 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.99 [0.97, 4.06]
2 Any breastfeeding at 4‐6 weeks 2 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.57, 1.89]
2.1 Individual support 1 39 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.76 [0.54, 1.07]
2.2 Group support 1 64 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 1.4 [1.04, 1.89]