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Minimal breastfeeding.

J M Morse, M J Harrison, M Prowse

    Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
    |July 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Minimal breastfeeding, nursing once or twice daily without expressing, can maintain lactation for working mothers. This method supports slow weaning and comfort nursing, with weaning initiated by choice, not milk supply issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Lactation and Breastfeeding Science
    • Infant Nutrition
    • Maternal Health

    Background:

    • Conventional advice emphasizes frequent breast emptying to sustain lactation.
    • Working mothers face challenges in maintaining lactation due to time constraints for expressing milk.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of minimal breastfeeding for maintaining lactation.
    • To explore minimal breastfeeding as a strategy for slow weaning and combining work with breastfeeding.

    Main Methods:

    • A convenience sample of 30 mothers practicing minimal breastfeeding (nursing 1-2 times/day without expressing) was studied.
    • Monthly interviews were conducted with participants until the infant was weaned.

    Main Results:

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    • Mothers utilized minimal breastfeeding for slow weaning, work-life balance, and comfort nursing older infants.
    • Weaning was elective, initiated by either mother or infant, and not due to insufficient milk supply.

    Conclusions:

    • Minimal breastfeeding is a viable method for working mothers to maintain lactation.
    • This approach offers an important alternative to abrupt weaning for mothers unable to express milk between feeds.