Breast-feeding Coparenting Framework: A New Framework to Improve Breast-feeding Duration and Exclusivity
Jennifer Abbass-Dick1, Cindy-Lee Dennis
1University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (Dr Abbass-Dick); University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr Dennis); and St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr Dennis).
Family & Community Health
|November 22, 2016
Summary
Involving fathers in breastfeeding programs is key, as their support improves breastfeeding duration and exclusivity. The Breastfeeding Coparenting Framework guides parents working together for successful breastfeeding outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Family Studies
Background:
- Father's involvement significantly impacts breastfeeding duration and exclusivity.
- Breastfeeding coparenting involves parents collaborating on breastfeeding goals.
- Existing coparenting models and father involvement research informed the framework's development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Breastfeeding Coparenting Framework.
- To provide a structured approach for enhancing paternal involvement in breastfeeding.
- To support policymakers and program providers in improving breastfeeding outcomes.
Main Methods:
- The Breastfeeding Coparenting Framework was developed.
- The framework integrates diverse coparenting models.
- It incorporates research on father's involvement in breastfeeding.
Main Results:
- The framework comprises five key components.
- These components include joint goal setting, shared responsibility, proactive support, parent-child interaction, and problem-solving.
- This structured approach facilitates effective breastfeeding coparenting.
Conclusions:
- The Breastfeeding Coparenting Framework offers a valuable tool for public health initiatives.
- It emphasizes the importance of a collaborative parenting approach to breastfeeding success.
- Implementation of this framework can lead to improved breastfeeding rates and duration.
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