The intervention was provided in the early postpartum
period. The ¢rst session occurred after
randomization and within 24 hours of delivery. The
second session also took place in-hospital, ideally
within 24 hours of the ¢rst session. In addition, observation
of breastfeeding at one of the two in-hospital sessions was planned to try to maximize
performance accomplishment (successful breastfeeding).
The third session occurred via telephone
within 1week of hospital discharge