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Participants identified high cesarean rates, staffing shortages, cultural misconceptions, and inconsistent clinical protocols as key barriers to breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity. Despite these challenges, many hospitals employed innovative strategies, such as virtual lactation support and community partnerships, to promote breastfeeding. Notably, lack of prenatal education and limited physician involvement were seen as critical missed opportunities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions for Practice<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Results underscore the importance of coordinated, multilevel interventions that align clinical practice, staff training, and patient education. Recommendations from community partner BreastfeedMIAMI highlight the need for expanded lactation coverage, standardized staff training, culturally tailored education, and greater institutional investment. 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