Table 9.
Dietary information sources used during lactation.
| Lactation Information Sources | Total n (%) |
|---|---|
| Lead maternal carer | 218 (77%) |
| Internet | 190 (67%) |
| Family and/or friends | 190 (67%) |
| NZPBG | 129 (45%) |
| Plunket | 125 (44%) |
| Other parents | 124 (44%) |
| Health professional/s | 93 (33%) |
| Books, magazines, and/or newspaper | 87 (31%) |
| Television | 8 (3%) |
| Radio | 3 (1%) |
| Other * | 13 (5%) |
* Osteopath, nutritionist, Facebook, dietitian, lactation consultant, our Health Visitor, Pacifica nurses, handouts, apps, birth care.