Coparenting breastfeeding support and exclusive breastfeeding: a randomized controlled trial
Jennifer Abbass-Dick1, Susan B Stern2, LaRon E Nelson3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; jennifer.abbassdick@uoit.ca.
Pediatrics
|December 3, 2014
Summary
A coparenting intervention improved breastfeeding duration and paternal self-efficacy in new mothers and fathers. This approach enhances partner support and satisfaction, warranting further study for better infant feeding outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Exclusive breastfeeding is crucial for infant health.
- Maternal breastfeeding success is influenced by partner support.
- Existing interventions often overlook paternal involvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess a coparenting intervention's impact on exclusive breastfeeding rates.
- To evaluate the intervention's effect on paternal breastfeeding self-efficacy.
- To examine maternal satisfaction with partner involvement in breastfeeding.
Main Methods:
- Randomized controlled trial in Toronto, Canada.
- 107 couples received usual care; 107 received a coparenting breastfeeding support intervention.
- Follow-up at 6 and 12 weeks postpartum.
Main Results:
- Higher breastfeeding continuation at 12 weeks in the intervention group (96.2% vs 87.6%).
- Significant increase in paternal breastfeeding self-efficacy scores (P = .03).
- Improved maternal reports of partner help (71% vs 52%) and satisfaction (89% vs 78.1%).
Conclusions:
- Coparenting interventions can enhance breastfeeding duration.
- Involving fathers increases their self-efficacy and supportive behaviors.
- This intervention shows promise for improving breastfeeding outcomes and warrants further investigation.
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