Tri-Core project methodology:
The foundation for the pilot
project originated in the three core EBP interventions conceptualizing
the Tri-Core model [1] (see Appendix A): a) improving lactation
support, b) enhancing maternal and staff lactation education, and
c) fostering maternal confidence in their ability to breastfeed (self-
efficacy). Lactation support interventions were developed with the aim
of improving access to professional lactation counseling, establishing
office BF policy and protocols, enacting a Baby-Friendly office
environment, and encouraging all healthcare providers to practice
the most current EBP guidelines and modalities for breastfeeding
management based on the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s
(ABM) clinical protocols (2015) [30]