What do systematic reviews say?

LHW support vs usual care

LHW support probably leads to higher initiation of 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 1.36 [1.14, 1.61]
  12 studies · 17159 participants
  Moderate