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A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
Published on: September 22, 2023
The relationship between vulnerability factors and breastfeeding outcome
Sandra Dunn1, Barbara Davies, Lynn McCleary
1Perinatal Partnership Program of Eastern and Southeastern Ontario, Ottawa, Canada. sdunn@pppeso.on.ca
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|February 10, 2006
Summary
Maternal confidence and postpartum depression significantly impact breastfeeding success at six weeks. Addressing these factors is crucial for supporting breastfeeding mothers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Breastfeeding is a critical public health concern with significant maternal and infant health benefits.
- Understanding factors influencing breastfeeding outcomes is essential for developing effective support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between maternal confidence with breastfeeding, postpartum depression, supplementation, and perceived support with breastfeeding outcomes at six weeks postpartum.
- To control for demographic factors such as age and education in the analysis.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional telephone survey conducted at six weeks postpartum.
- Involved a sample of 526 breastfeeding women from four hospitals in Ottawa-Carleton, Ontario, Canada.
- Utilized stratified bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses to examine relationships between vulnerability factors and breastfeeding outcomes.
Main Results:
- Maternal confidence with breastfeeding was positively associated with successful breastfeeding (OR: 1.85, p < .001).
- Postpartum depression was negatively associated with breastfeeding success (OR: 0.28, p = .007), after controlling for age and education.
- Supplementation and perceived adequacy of support were not significantly associated with breastfeeding outcome in the logistic regression models.
Conclusions:
- Maternal confidence and postpartum depression are significant predictors of breastfeeding outcomes at six weeks postpartum.
- Healthcare providers should assess maternal confidence and screen for postpartum depression to support breastfeeding.
- Further research evaluating interventions targeting these vulnerability factors is recommended.
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