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Breastfeeding and adolescents.

K A Wambach1, C Cole

  • 1University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City 66160-7502, USA. kwambach@kumc.edu

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|June 6, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent mothers breastfeed less frequently than adults, with varied experiences influencing decisions. More research and interventions are needed to support teen breastfeeding.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Adolescent Health
  • Maternal and Child Health

Background:

  • Adolescent infant feeding decision-making and breastfeeding experiences are complex.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for improving health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review existing research on adolescent infant-feeding decision-making.
  • To examine breastfeeding experiences among adolescent mothers.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PsycLit databases for articles published between 1980 and 1999.
  • English language research focusing on breastfeeding, infant feeding, and adolescence was selected.
  • Findings were categorized to analyze incidence, physiologic aspects, knowledge, attitudes, decision-making factors, and experiences.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents breastfeed less often than adult mothers.
  • Breast milk composition in teen mothers is comparable to adult mothers.
  • Attitudes towards breastfeeding among nonpregnant, pregnant, and delivered teens significantly influence decision-making.
  • Adolescent breastfeeding experiences are influenced by social situations and developmental stage.

Conclusions:

  • Existing data highlight the importance of attitudes and decision-making in adolescent breastfeeding.
  • Intervention research is necessary to enhance breastfeeding initiation and duration rates among teens.
  • Further investigation into the actual infant feeding experiences of adolescents is warranted.
  • Research on healthcare professionals' beliefs and practices concerning adolescent breastfeeding is needed.

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