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High tech-soft touch: breastfeeding issues.

S P Cohen

    Clinics in Perinatology
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Hospital staff attitudes, not just policies, significantly impact breastfeeding support. Changing beliefs is crucial for promoting human lactation as a normal maternal-infant activity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Perinatal care
    • Lactation science
    • Health systems research

    Background:

    • Increasing rates of breastfeeding necessitate a review of hospital practices.
    • Healthcare professionals' attitudes influence patient interactions regarding lactation.
    • Current high-tech hospital routines may impede natural breastfeeding processes.

    Observation:

    • Mothers require close proximity and physical contact to bond with newborns.
    • Staff attitudes and beliefs are the primary barrier to supporting breastfeeding.
    • Environmental factors like policies and surroundings are less critical than human interactions.

    Findings:

    • Altering staff attitudes is essential for facilitating normal lactation.
    • Treating breastfeeding as a physiological, psychological, and nurturing activity requires a shift in staff mindset.

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  • Direct and indirect effects of hospital practices on breastfeeding must be examined.

    • Implications:

    • Healthcare institutions must prioritize attitudinal shifts among staff to enhance breastfeeding support.
    • Optimizing the hospital environment for breastfeeding involves fostering supportive staff beliefs.
    • Effective lactation support requires integrating humanistic care with clinical practices.