Support v usual care for reducing breast feeding (BF) cessation*

Weighted event rates
OutcomesSupportUsual careRRR (95% CI)NNT (CI)
*Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. †Based on a random effects model.
Cessation of:
  Any BF before 2 mo30.7%41.2%26% (14 to 35)10 (7 to 18)
  Exclusive BF before 2 mo51.7%62.1%17% (4 to 28)10 (6 to 44)
Cessation at last assess-ment up to 6 months:
  Face to face contact†55.1%66.5%15% (3 to 26)9 (5 to 53)
  Telephone support57.9%59.8% 2% (-9 to 12)Not significant