What do systematic reviews say?

LHW support vs usual care

LHW support probably leads to higher exclusive breastfeeding Self‐report compared with conventional support or care (moderate certainty).

• Lay health workers in primary and community health care for maternal and child health and the management of infectious… 2010 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 2.78 [1.74, 4.44]
  10 studies · 4334 participants
  Moderate