The views of the immediate family are also important in whether a woman begins to breastfeed, particularly the views of partners and the woman's mother. A significant proportion women who start breast-feeding, discontinue by the time they leave hospital. The hospital environment thus has a significant effect impact on whether feeding can be established or not. Peer support is probably the most promising intervention in terms in supporting mothers in increasing the duration of breast-feeding. Part time work, less than four hours a day, does not seem to effect breast-feeding rates.
Intermediate hours have an intermediate effect.
Interventions should be long term, intensive, span both the antenatal and post natal periods, and involve multiple contacts Whereas most adult women make the decision about how to feed before or early in pregnancy, teenage mothers make the decision later. Health Care Hospital practices should reflect current knowledge, for example unrestricted breastfeeding, support particularly with the first few feeds, rooming in, and discharge packs which do not promote infant formula Implementation of the Baby Friendly Initiative codes positively supports breastfeeding. Women's mothers are often an important influence, and they could either be involved directly in discussions about breastfeeding, or support given in helping women to understand why their mother thinks in the way she does. There are consistently negative attitudes to the idea of women breast-feeding in public places. This attitude is expressed by children as well as by adults.