Obesity, Reproduction and Pregnancy

ORP: Postpartum Period (2014)

• Intervention
  Among women who are overweight or obese prior to pregnancy, what is the impact of exclusive breastfeeding on postpartum weight?

  • Conclusion

    No evidence was identified to evaluate the impact of exclusive breastfeeding on postpartum weight.

     

  • Grade: V
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
    • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
    • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
    • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
    • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
    • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Search Plan and Results: ORP: Exclusive Breastfeeding on Post Partum Weight 2013
     
  Among women who are overweight or obese prior to pregnancy, what is the effect of a structured breastfeeding program on the duration of breastfeeding?

  • Conclusion
    Limited evidence suggests that a structured breastfeeding program may extend the duration of exclusive and partial breastfeeding in women who were obese prior to pregnancy. 
  • Grade: III
    • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
    • Grade II is Fair;
    • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
    • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
    • Grade V is Not Assignable.
    • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
    • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
    • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
    • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
    • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
  • Evidence Summary: Among women who are overweight or obese prior to pregnancy, what is the effect of a structured breastfeeding program on the duration of breastfeeding?
    • Detail
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    • Worksheets
      • Carlsen EM, Kyhnaeb A, Renault KM, Cortes D, Michaelsen KF, Pryds O. Telephone-based support prolongs breastfeeding duration in obese women: A randomized trial.
        Am J Clin Nutr. 2013 Nov; 98(5): 1,226-1,232.
  • Search Plan and Results: ORP: Effect of a Structured Breastfeeding Lactation Intervention 2013