Maternal Gaze Behaviors During Latching-On for Breastfeeding
Keiko Kikuchi1, Mari Toyota1, Keiko Endo1
11 Department of Nursing, Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences , Yamagata, Japan .
Summary
Experienced mothers use specific gaze strategies for successful infant latching-on during breastfeeding. Efficient visual attention to key areas supports effective breastfeeding latching.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Cognitive Science
- Perinatal Health
Background:
- Expert performance is linked to specialized gaze strategies.
- Breastfeeding mothers' gaze behavior during latching-on was investigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the hypothesis that breastfeeding-familiar mothers employ specific gaze strategies for effective latching-on.
- To analyze visual attention patterns during infant latching-on.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a head-mounted eye tracker to record pupil positions in 14 mother-infant dyads.
- Analyzed eye gazes during the latching-on and assessment phases of breastfeeding.
Main Results:
- Mothers fixated on the breast, infant's lower face, and contact areas during latching-on.
- Assessment of latch involved fixations on the breast or contact region.
- Gaze patterns remained consistent across subtasks.
Conclusions:
- Maternal gaze behavior is crucial for successful breastfeeding latch-on.
- Effective latching-on involves coordinated maternal movements and visual attention.
- Findings align with expert gaze strategies observed in other fields.
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