Cultivating a supportive breastfeeding environment is fundamental
to healthcare. Worldwide breastfeeding (BF) trends are slowly
improving, yet further promotion is needed in primary care; especially
with high-risk populations. The immediate postpartum period is highly
influential and delicate in regards to initiating breastfeeding between
the mother and infant dyad. Ongoing research highly supports the
tremendous short and long term benefits that breastfeeding incurs
for the mother, infant, and society. Recent research by scientists at
the Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil identified a significant
correlation in brain development, IQ, verbal and nonverbal skills, and