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Long-term breastfeeding. The secret bond.

E A Wrigley1, S A Hutchinson

  • 1University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville.

Journal of Nurse-Midwifery
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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This study explores the experiences of mothers who breastfed for over a year. Key findings reveal "synchronization" and "reorientation" as crucial processes in long-term breastfeeding relationships.

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Area of Science:

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Human Lactation Studies

Background:

  • Increasing trend of extended breastfeeding duration among mothers.
  • Need to understand the psychosocial aspects of breastfeeding beyond infancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feelings, concerns, conflicts, and relationships of mothers breastfeeding for over one year.
  • To describe the lived experiences of extended breastfeeding mothers.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design utilizing semistructured, in-depth interviews.
  • Grounded theory methodology for data analysis.
  • Study sample comprised 12 mothers with extended breastfeeding duration.

Main Results:

  • Identified two key processes: 'synchronization' (mother pacing with child) and 'reorientation' (lifestyle adjustments for child's needs).
  • These processes foster a unique maternal-child bond, limiting external interference.
  • Phases of synchronization and reorientation were detailed.

Conclusions:

  • Extended breastfeeding involves complex maternal adjustments and bonding processes.
  • Understanding synchronization and reorientation can inform healthcare providers about mothers' needs and priorities.
  • Healthcare professionals can better support mothers engaged in long-term breastfeeding relationships.

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