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September 10, 2025

Facilitators and Barriers to Lactation Support Programs in Seven State Prisons.

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KTKim ThomasACAllison D. CrawfordASAnne Siegler

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Qualitative interviews reveal barriers and facilitators for lactation support in incarcerated women, indicating the need for partnerships.

Key Points

  • Implementing lactation support in state prisons shows significant barriers and facilitators affecting maternal and infant health.
  • Experts identified three facilitators, including ease of access, partnerships, and tailored support for incarcerated individuals.
  • Barriers noted include limited institutional support and unclear roles, highlighting the need for committed stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaboration with the Departments of Corrections is crucial for establishing effective lactation support programming for mothers.

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Thomas et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c241efb210217d647a2007https://doi.org/10.1177/15568253251364885
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