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Support network utilization by breastfeeding mothers

E Buckner, M Matsubara

    Journal of Human Lactation : Official Journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
    |December 1, 1993
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    Mothers utilize lactation consultants for breastfeeding information and personal support from family. Breastfeeding mothers reported higher support scores postpartum compared to non-breastfeeding mothers.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Human Development
    • Maternal and Child Health

    Background:

    • Successful breastfeeding is influenced by a mother's support network.
    • Understanding how mothers access and utilize support is crucial for interventions.
    • The Utilization of Support Network Questionnaire (USNQ) was developed to address this gap.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine how mothers utilize their social and professional networks for breastfeeding support.
    • To assess the reliability and validity of the USNQ in distinguishing between types of support.

    Main Methods:

    • Sixty breastfeeding mothers completed the USNQ.
    • The questionnaire measured the utilization of various support resources.
    • Statistical analysis was used to compare support scores and discriminate between support types.

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    Main Results:

    • Lactation consultants were the primary source for expert breastfeeding information.
    • Husbands, friends, and family provided crucial personal support, including confidence-building.
    • Mothers who were breastfeeding at two weeks postpartum had significantly higher total support scores.

    Conclusions:

    • The USNQ effectively differentiates between professional and personal support systems for breastfeeding mothers.
    • Both expert guidance and personal encouragement are vital for successful breastfeeding.
    • Support network utilization is linked to breastfeeding continuation postpartum.