Peer counseling has been recognized as an effective intervention in the promotion of breastfeeding among low-incomewomen. This paper provides a literature reviewdemonstrating the effectiveness of peer counseling in health care settings, especially those concerned with breastfeeding. In addition, barriers identified in the literature that limit the integration of peer counseling in medical settings are examined. The need for The National WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Surveyand background information on this survey are also discussed.
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