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A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
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Provider management and support for breastfeeding pain
1Department of Nursing, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USA. dr.gnay@gmail.com
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|January 26, 2012
Summary
Many breastfeeding women experience pain, often due to mastitis or candida, yet receive inadequate support beyond medication. Primary care providers should adopt evidence-based breastfeeding pain management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Lactation Support
- Women's Health
Background:
- Breastfeeding pain is a significant concern for postpartum women.
- Effective management of breastfeeding pain is crucial for successful lactation.
- Current provider practices may not fully address breastfeeding pain comprehensively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe breastfeeding pain experienced by women in their first year postpartum.
- To analyze how healthcare providers managed reported breastfeeding pain.
- To identify gaps in breastfeeding support documented in medical records.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, descriptive study design.
- Convenience sample of 117 breastfeeding women.
- Review of medical records from a Mid-South metropolitan obstetric and gynecologic practice.
Main Results:
- 23% of breastfeeding women reported pain, primarily due to mastitis (67.5%) and candida (32.4%).
- Medications were common for mastitis and candida, but nonpharmacological support and referrals were limited.
- Documentation of breastfeeding discussions, counseling, and evidence-based strategies was infrequent.
Conclusions:
- Breastfeeding pain management by providers was often inadequate, with limited use of evidence-based nonpharmacological interventions.
- Non-evidence-based recommendations were frequently noted in patient records.
- Primary care providers should implement evidence-based practices to better support breastfeeding women and their lactation goals.
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