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Monge-Montero C, van der Merwe LF, Tagliamonte S, Agostoni C, Vitaglione P. Why do mothers mix milk feed their infants? Results from a systematic review. Nutr Rev 2024; 82:1355-1371. [PMID: 38041551 PMCID: PMC11384123 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuad134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Combining or supplementing breastfeeding with formula feeding, also called mixed milk feeding (MMF), is a common infant feeding practice. However, there is no well-established MMF evidence-base for informing and guiding parents. A better understanding of the reasons why mothers practice MMF may facilitate identification of efficient strategies for supporting exclusive breastfeeding, and/or opportunities to prolong breastfeeding, at least partially. OBJECTIVE An updated systematic literature review was undertaken with the primary aim of gaining a deeper understanding of the reasons why mothers choose MMF. DATA SOURCES Six databases were searched for relevant articles published in English from January 2012 to January 2022. DATA EXTRACTION Two reviewers independently performed the screenings and data extraction, and any differences were resolved by a third reviewer. Data from 138 articles were included, 90 of which contained data on MMF reasons/drivers, and 60 contained data on infant age and/or maternal demographic factors associated with MMF. DATA ANALYSIS A total of 13 different unique MMF drivers/reasons were identified and categorized according to whether the drivers/reasons related to perceived choice, necessity, or pressure. Risk of bias was evaluated using the Quality Assessment Tool of Diverse Studies and the JBI Systematic Reviews tool. Several different terms were used to describe and classify MMF across the studies. The most commonly reported reasons for MMF were related to a perception of necessity (39% of drivers, eg, concerns about infant's hunger/perceived breast milk insufficiency or breastfeeding difficulties), followed by drivers associated with perceived choice (34%; eg, having more flexibility) and perceived pressure (25%; eg, returning to work or healthcare professionals' advice). This was particularly true for infants aged 3 months or younger. CONCLUSION The key global drivers for MMF and their distribution across infant age and regions were identified and described, providing opportunities for the provision of optimal breastfeeding support. A unified definition of MMF is needed in order to enable more comparable and standardized research. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration no. CRD42022304253.
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- Carmen Monge-Montero
- Department of Research, Monge Consultancy Food and Nutrition Research, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Clinic, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Linares AM, Cartagena D, Christoffel MM. Hospital Adhering to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Predicts Exclusive Breastfeeding in Latinx Mothers. HISPANIC HEALTH CARE INTERNATIONAL 2023; 21:203-212. [PMID: 37376801 DOI: 10.1177/15404153231181699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Introduction: Assessing how well a hospital adheres to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding is the key to outlining necessary modifications in mother breastfeeding support. This study aimed to assess Latinx mothers' perception of how well a hospital adheres to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and its influence on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates at hospital discharge. Methods: Secondary analysis of two longitudinal studies. The combined sample (N = 74) of Latinx pregnant women residing in the US. We modified, translated, and evaluated reliability of the Questionnaire for the Breastfeeding Mother (QBFM), which was applied to evaluate mothers' perception of how well a hospital adheres to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Results: The QBFM obtained a standardized KR-20 of 0.77. Mothers who EBF had higher scores of the QBFM than mothers who used formula during hospitalization. For each point that the QBFM score increased, the likelihood that the mother was EBF at discharge increased by 1.30 times. Conclusion: Mothers' perceptions of how well a hospital adheres to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding were the only significant variable associated with EBF at discharge. The QBFM Spanish version is a valuable instrument that can be used to obtain measurable outcomes and outlines necessary changes after implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
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- College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Old Dominion University, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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Dağlı E, Aktaş Reyhan F. The effect of online hypno-breastfeeding and solution-focused psychoeducation on mothers' breastfeeding motivation and perception of insufficient milk: Randomize controlled study. Health Care Women Int 2023; 45:796-810. [PMID: 37917809 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2023.2244903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of hypno-breastfeeding (HB) and solution-focused psychoeducation (SFP) on breastfeeding motivation and insufficient milk perception in mothers. It is a randomized controlled experimental study. The sample of the study consisted of 90 women who met the inclusion criteria. Women in the intervention groups had increased motivation to breastfeed and decreased perception of insufficient milk. Those in the SFP group had significantly lower midwife support scores than the HB group. HB and SFP are safe and effective methods to increase mothers' motivation to breastfeed and reduce the perception of insufficient milk.
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- Elif Dağlı
- Department of Health Care Services, Çukurova University, Abdi Sütcü Vocational School of Health Services, Adana, Turkey
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- Midwifery Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kütahya University of Health Sciences, Kütahya, Turkey
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Küçük E, Yeşilçiçek Çalık K, Tayar N. The effect of perceived insufficient milk on transition to supplementary food and factors affecting it during the first six months postpartum in Turkey: A cross-sectional study. Health Care Women Int 2023; 44:295-313. [PMID: 34915824 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2021.2007928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The researchers' aims were to determine the effect of perceived insufficient milk supply on the transition to supplementary food and the factors affecting it. This is a cross-sectional design study, we were conducted between April and August 2019 and included 335 mothers and their babies in a baby-friendly hospital in Turkey. It was shown that mothers with perceived insufficient milk switched to supplementary food 6.538 times more frequently (p < 0.05). It was shown that some maternal, lactational, and infant (baby's age) factors affected the perception of insufficient milk (p < 0.05). The perception of insufficient milk is an important factor contributing to the transition to supplementary food.
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- Ebru Küçük
- Faculty of Health Science, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Department, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Science, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Department, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Farabi Hospital International, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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Safon CB, Heeren T, Kerr S, Corwin M, Colson ER, Moon R, Kellams A, Hauck FR, Parker MG. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding Continuation Among U.S. Hispanic Mothers: Identification of Mechanisms. Breastfeed Med 2023; 18:3-13. [PMID: 36378866 PMCID: PMC9889014 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2022.0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective: We examined the extent to which social, maternal, and infant factors and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) domains-attitudes, perceived control, and subjective norms-mediate the relationship between maternal race and ethnicity and birth country, and breastfeeding continuation. Materials and Methods: A nationally representative cohort of 2,810 mothers with self-reported race, ethnicity, and birth country was used. Main outcomes included any and exclusive breastfeeding at 2-6 months of infant age. A conceptual framework with the aforementioned mediators of interest was developed. Logistic regression was used to examine main associations, and structural equation modeling was used to identify the extent to which proposed mediators explained the relationship between independent and dependent variables. Results: One thousand two hundred twenty-one mothers were U.S.-born non-Hispanic white (NHW), 432 U.S.-born Hispanic, 329 Mexico-born Hispanic, 107 Central- or South America-born Hispanic, 33 Caribbean-born Hispanic, and 688 U.S.-born non-Hispanic black (NHB). No differences in breastfeeding continuation among U.S.-born NHW and U.S.-born Hispanic mothers were found. In contrast, compared with U.S.-born NHW mothers, Mexico-born (odds ratio [OR] 1.99, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.46-2.72) and Central- or South America-born (OR 3.42, 95% CI 1.89-6.17) Hispanic mothers had higher odds, and Caribbean-born Hispanic mothers had lower odds (OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.26-0.76) of any breastfeeding. These relationships were mediated by attitudes and subjective norms. Conclusions: Breastfeeding continuation among U.S. Hispanic mothers varied by birth country, highlighting the heterogeneity of breastfeeding populations of Hispanic mothers in the United States. Tailored interventions should strengthen policies supportive of positive attitudes toward and subjective norms around breastfeeding.
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- Cara B. Safon
- Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management and Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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DiTomasso D, Wambach KA, Roberts MB, Erickson-Owens DA, Quigley A, Newbury JM. Maternal Worry About Infant Weight and its Influence on Artificial Milk Supplementation and Breastfeeding Cessation. J Hum Lact 2022; 38:177-189. [PMID: 33705242 DOI: 10.1177/08903344211000284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Maternal worry about infant weight has inconsistently been reported as a breastfeeding barrier. Weight monitoring is a critical tool to assess adequacy of infant feeding. Yet, little is known about the intensity of maternal worry about infant weight or associated breastfeeding outcomes. RESEARCH AIMS To examine (1) the frequency and intensity of maternal worry about infant weight; (2) the relationship between worry about weight and use of artificial milk; and 3) the relationship between worry about weight and breastfeeding cessation. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional design was used. A questionnaire was completed by women in the United States (N = 287) from 12 web-based maternal support groups. RESULTS Sixty-three percent of women (n = 182) had some worry about infant weight. Participants breastfeeding for the first time had more worry (p = .035). Participants still breastfeeding had less worry about weight compared to those who had stopped (67%, n = 147 vs. 41%, n = 28). Exclusive breastfeeding participants had less worry (p < .001) compared to those who supplemented with artificial milk. Increased worry was associated with the use of artificial milk within 1 week of birth (p < .001) and early breastfeeding cessation (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Worry about weight is a significant breastfeeding barrier. It is associated with first time breastfeeding, less exclusive breastfeeding, use of artificial milk, and earlier breastfeeding cessation. Lactating mothers need anticipatory guidance about expected neonatal weight changes and interventions to help relieve worry about infant weight.
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- Brown University Center for Primary Care & Prevention, Care New England Medical Group/Primary Care & Specialty Services, USA
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- 21444 Lactation Consultant, South County Hospital, Wakefield, RI, USA
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Wood NK, Barbosa-Leiker C, Odom-Maryon T, Kantrowitz-Gordon I, Reifsnider E, Helfrich-Miller KR. Instrument Development and Psychometric Validation using Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Breastfeeding Relationship Scale. J Nurs Meas 2021; 30:449-463. [PMID: 34518406 DOI: 10.1891/jnm-d-20-00139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The Breastfeeding Relationship Scale (BFRS) was developed to measure mother-infant mutual responsiveness during breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to develop and test the psychometric properties of the BFRS. METHODS Construct validity of a 16-item three-factor model (Mother-Infant Breastfeeding Interaction, Perceived Adequate Milk Supply, and Breastfeeding Synchronicity) was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and reliability (Cronbach's alpha) across two independent samples. RESULTS CFA of the hypothesized three-factor model demonstrated good fit in both samples (comparative fit index > .90, root mean square error of approximation < .06, square root mean residual < .06l). Cronbach's alpha for the constructs ranged between .73 and .83. CONCLUSION The BFRS is a valid measure of breastfeeding relations between mother and infant. Reliability was acceptable for all constructs in both samples.
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- Natsuko K Wood
- Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, Washington
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- Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Tempe, Arizona
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Huang Y, Liu Y, Yu XY, Zeng TY. The rates and factors of perceived insufficient milk supply: A systematic review. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION 2021; 18:e13255. [PMID: 34382733 PMCID: PMC8710095 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Perceived insufficient milk supply (PIMS) is one of the major reasons for discontinued breastfeeding. We aimed to estimate the rates and evaluate related factors of PIMS. We searched four databases for relevant articles published from January 2000 to March 2021. We then performed a meta‐analysis of the pooled data to estimate the rates and related factors of PIMS using Stata 15.0. Descriptive analyses of textual data were performed to summarise the related factors of PIMS if data could not be synthesised quantitatively. The quality of included studies was assessed using Newcastle–Ottawa scale (NOS), AHRQ checklist or Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ). Overall, 27 studies were included in this review. At different periods after delivery, approximately 50% of mothers reported PIMS as the reason for stopping breastfeeding, while for breastfeeding mothers, the incidence of PIMS ranged from 10% to 25%. Breastfeeding initiation (OR 4.22, 95%CI 1.57–11.34) and breastfeeding knowledge (OR 7.10, 95%CI 2.00–25.26) were two factors influencing PIMS. Besides, PIMS had a strong negative relationship with breastfeeding self‐efficacy (r = −0.57); moderate negative association with infant suck ability (r = −0.46) and planned breastfeeding duration (r = −0.45); and a moderate positive correlation with formula supplementation (r = 0.42). Descriptive analyses revealed that infant crying was reported to be a sign of PIMS, and inadequate intake of energy/liquids was a reported cause of it. This review identified a high proportion of women reporting PIMS, particularly among those who stopped breastfeeding. Deliberate interventions were needed to improve breastfeeding for mothers at risk.
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- Yi Huang
- Nursing Department, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HuaZhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing Department, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HuaZhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing Department, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HuaZhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Nursing Department, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, HuaZhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Green M, Pries AM, Hadihardjono DN, Izwardy D, Zehner E, Moran VH. Breastfeeding and breastmilk substitute use and feeding motivations among mothers in Bandung City, Indonesia. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2021; 17:e13189. [PMID: 33861515 PMCID: PMC8189241 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Suboptimal breastfeeding is common in Indonesia, with only half of infants 0-5 months of age exclusively breastfed and feeding of breastmilk substitutes (BMS) highly prevalent among infants and toddlers. Various factors influence these feeding practices, including social norms, limited health system support and BMS manufacturer marketing practices. This cross-sectional survey aimed to identify the prevalence of breastfeeding and BMS feeding among children aged 0-35 months, explore socio-demographic characteristics and motivating factors associated with these feeding behaviours and identify the prevalence of mothers' exposure to BMS promotions. Indonesian mothers of children <3 years of age (n = 595) were interviewed in Bandung City health facilities using structured questionnaires. Although all children were ever breastfed, half of children across all age groups received BMS in the previous day. Maternal employment outside the home and insufficient breastmilk production were associated with BMS use. The most important motivational factors for feeding BMS were perceived benefits for growth, intelligence and immunity. Despite Indonesian legislation restricting some BMS marketing, 93% of mothers reported observing a BMS promotion outside the health system, with television, social media and newspapers as the most common sources. Half of mothers (43%) reported observing a BMS promotion within the health system, and half (46%) reported receiving recommendations from health workers to use BMS. Such high prevalence of BMS marketing may be influencing caregivers' feeding choices; stronger national legislation and implementation of laws are needed to ensure mothers' ability to make feeding choices free from manufacturer influence.
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- Mackenzie Green
- Helen Keller InternationalAsia‐Pacific Regional OfficePhnom PenhCambodia
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- Kepala Pusat Penelitian, dan Pengembangan Upaya Kesehatan MasyarakatBadan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan, Kementerian Kesehatan RIJakartaIndonesia
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- School of Community Health and MidwiferyUniversity of Central LancashirePrestonUK
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' [The pediatrician] said that maybe my milk, instead of doing good, no longer helped': the ecology of infant formula in rural communities in Central Mexico. Public Health Nutr 2021; 24:3879-3891. [PMID: 34187610 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980021002433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE As Mexico continues to develop, an epidemiological and nutritional transition has led to an increase in infant formula use in its rural and indigenous communities. Our objective was to determine the social and cultural factors that influence the use of formula in such populations in Central Mexico. DESIGN Qualitative study using a data collection instrument based on the socio-ecological framework. SETTING Two rural and indigenous communities in Central Mexico. PARTICIPANTS Mothers, fathers, grandparents and healthcare providers. RESULTS Breast-feeding was favoured in both communities; however, several cultural traditions hindered exclusive breast-feeding. As these communities became more developed, emerging ideas of modernity led to negative connotations about breast-feeding and many mothers began to view formula as a complement for breast-feeding. Formula was seen as a convenient solution for breast pain, insufficient milk and body image. Healthcare providers promoted the use of formula through their own beliefs, information, communication and conflicts of interest with formula industry representatives. The recent social and economic changes in these communities combined with the increased advertising and availability of breast milk substitutes have facilitated the preference for formula. CONCLUSIONS Women in rural, indigenous communities in Central Mexico are increasingly using formula. Efforts at the policy and institutional levels are needed to protect mothers and their children from the detrimental consequences of unregulated formula promotion and the formula culture that it brings with it.
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Jia LL, Brough L, Weber JL. Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast-Based Supplementation as a Galactagogue in Breastfeeding Women? A Review of Evidence from Animal and Human Studies. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13030727. [PMID: 33668808 PMCID: PMC7996189 DOI: 10.3390/nu13030727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Perceived insufficient milk production (PIM) adversely affects breastfeeding duration. Women sometimes use galactagogues with the intent to increase breast milk production and support lactation. Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast-based supplement (SCYS) is an inactive form of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast (SCY) either obtained from the fermentation process or grown on molasses. Anecdotal evidence suggests SCYS is a galactagogue. SCYS is promoted on the internet as a galactagogue in various forms and doses. Dietary supplementation with SCYS during gestation and lactation significantly increases milk yield in ruminants. No human study has evaluated efficacy of SCYS as a galactagogue. SCYS is rich in B vitamins, beta-glucan, mannan oligosaccharides and bioavailable chromium; these may impact breast milk production or composition, thus may alleviate PIM. The safety of taking SCYS during lactation is not well studied. Studies have reported contamination of SCYS with ochratoxin A (OTA) as well as minor side effects from SCYS. Studies are needed to evaluate the efficacy of SCYS on breast milk production and composition and to assess the safety of taking SCYS during lactation in humans.
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Nabower AM, Lyden ER, Rodriguez FJ, Delair SF. Breastfeeding practices in Masaya, Nicaragua: a facility based cross-sectional study. Int Breastfeed J 2020; 15:31. [PMID: 32321564 PMCID: PMC7178974 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-020-00273-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and total breastfeeding for at least 2 years. Despite this and multiple interventions promoting breastfeeding, early breastfeeding cessation remains high with little data as to the ongoing barriers contributing to early cessation. Methods Two groups of Nicaraguan mothers in an urban hospital were approached to complete a questionnaire to determine what newborn, maternal, and socioeconomic factors contributed to early cessation of breastfeeding. Group 1 participants were mothers of newborns in the newborn units, while group 2 were mothers of children 5 years or younger in the emergency room and pediatric ward. Descriptive statistics summarized the data. Fisher’s exact test evaluated factors associated with early breastfeeding cessation. Results In group 1, 97 participants were enrolled with 81% of mothers planning to fulfill the guideline for exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. In group 2, there were 139 mothers of which 58% reported they had exclusively breastfed for 6 months. Only 25 and 27% of mothers in group 1 and 2 respectively planned to breastfeed or breastfed for 2 years. In group 1, mothers reported lack of knowledge regarding breastfeeding techniques and older mothers tended to plan for early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding. In group 2, mothers reported feeling uncomfortable with breastfeeding in public or had difficulty with latching. Cessation of any breastfeeding prior to 12 months was associated with being uncomfortable breastfeeding in public and knowing the WHO guidelines. In both groups, social media represented an expanding platform for receiving breastfeeding information. Conclusions Interventions focusing on reaching younger mothers and addressing breastfeeding knowledge and techniques while leveraging the increasing influence of social media platforms may help improve compliance with breastfeeding recommendations.
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- Aleisha M Nabower
- Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985525 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA. .,Children's Hospital and Medical Center, 8200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, USA.
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- University of Nebraska College of Public Health, 984355 Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Pediatrics, Hospital Dr. Humberto Alvarado Vásquez, Mcdo Municipal 2 ½ c al E, Masaya, Nicaragua
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- Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985525 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.,Children's Hospital and Medical Center, 8200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, USA
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Ramani S, Shaikh N, Das S, Pantvaidya S, Fernandez A, Jayaraman A. "Everybody breastfeeds if they have milk": factors that shape exclusive breastfeeding practices in informal settlements of Mumbai, India. Int Breastfeed J 2019; 14:10. [PMID: 30792751 PMCID: PMC6371460 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-019-0204-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background In India, though breastfeeding is universally practiced, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates in urban informal settlements are low; and health programs face several challenges in promoting EBF. In this study, ensconced in one program area of a non-government organization, we focused on "positive deviant"- mothers who were able to practice EBF for six months and attempted to delineate factors that shaped their EBF practices. Typically, qualitative research from Lower and Middle Income countries on EBF has focused on understanding why women do not practice EBF; the converse perspective taken in this study has been less explored. Methods We employed the positive deviance approach which contends that important programmatic learnings can be attained from persons who adopt positive behaviours. We conducted twenty-five diverse, purposively sampled case-studies of "positive deviant" mothers from two urban informal settlements in Mumbai; and analysed these using a framework approach. The results were summarised using a socioecological framework (consisting of individual, interpersonal, organizational and environment levels). Results We found that mothers typically construed EBF as not giving breastmilk substitutes. Giving the infant minor supplements (water, honey) was not considered a violation of the EBF practice. The main themes that emerged as influencers of EBF included: at individual level, perceptions of having adequate milk; at interpersonal level, having role models who practiced EBF and having family support; at organizational level, advice from health workers (which was purported to play a secondary role); and at environmental level, financial constraints that limited access to supplements. One important finding was that women who practiced EBF could not always do it optimally; we encountered several instances of "poor EBF" practices, where mothers had breastfed infants inconsistently, allowing for long gaps between feeds, and had continued EBF even after six months. Conclusions There is an urgent need for health programs to clarify the meaning of EBF and counsel against "poor EBF" practices. Messages received by women from immediate family on EBF were powerful and families play an important role in the actualization of optimal EBF practices. Hence, it is imperative to counsel entire families on EBF rather than women alone.
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- Sudha Ramani
- SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), Behind Bldg. No. 11, BMC Colony Shastri Nagar, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai, 400 054 India
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- SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), Behind Bldg. No. 11, BMC Colony Shastri Nagar, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai, 400 054 India
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- SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), Behind Bldg. No. 11, BMC Colony Shastri Nagar, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai, 400 054 India
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- SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), Behind Bldg. No. 11, BMC Colony Shastri Nagar, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai, 400 054 India
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- SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), Behind Bldg. No. 11, BMC Colony Shastri Nagar, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai, 400 054 India
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- SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action), Behind Bldg. No. 11, BMC Colony Shastri Nagar, Santa Cruz (W), Mumbai, 400 054 India
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Rodrigo R, Rodrigo A, Liyanage N, Hatahagoda W, Hewavitharana U. Maternal Perception of Adequacy of Mother's Milk Among Mothers Giving Birth at a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka. J Hum Lact 2019; 35:171-180. [PMID: 29787682 DOI: 10.1177/0890334418773304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Sri Lanka boasts high rates of early and exclusive breastfeeding. Perceived inadequacy of milk, a global problem, is the main cause for early cessation of breastfeeding. RESEARCH AIMS: The aims of this study are to (a) determine the prevalence, (b) identify the risk factors, and (c) ascertain the association that maternal psychological distress has with perceived inadequacy of milk (PIM), among mothers during the early postpartum period. Identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors for PIM may improve mothers' satisfaction with breastfeeding. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study of mothers ( n = 249) during the first week after birth was conducted at Colombo North Teaching Hospital (Ragama, Sri Lanka) from May 1, 2016, to June 10, 2016. Participants were recruited when the infant was more than 24 hours but less than 7 days old. A self-administered questionnaire, including the six-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, was used. RESULTS: The majority of mothers (78%) perceived their milk quantity to be adequate. A family member telling mothers that their milk supply was low had the most significant associations with perceived inadequacy. Other associations were antenatal maternal complications and birth by cesarean section. Kessler scores indicating psychological distress occurred in 26% of all participating mothers, with a higher mean score in those with PIM. CONCLUSIONS: Sri Lankan family members should be educated further about normal patterns of milk production during the postpartum period. The authors recommend that PIM be included in screening tools for postpartum depression in Sri Lanka.
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- Ranmali Rodrigo
- 1 Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka
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- 1 Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka
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- 2 University Psychiatry Unit, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka
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- 2 University Psychiatry Unit, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka
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Kiani SN, Rich KM, Herkert D, Safon C, Pérez‐Escamilla R. Delivery mode and breastfeeding outcomes among new mothers in Nicaragua. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2018; 14:e12474. [PMID: 28621054 PMCID: PMC6866214 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2017] [Revised: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Breastfeeding has been shown to benefit infants and mothers. Women who have caesarean deliveries (C-sections) are expected to be less likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding than those who have vaginal deliveries. Given the high rate of C-sections in Nicaragua, the importance of breastfeeding, and the centrality of culture in choices about breastfeeding, this study sought to examine if mode of delivery relates with breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity in Nicaragua. Two hundred fifty mothers were surveyed about birth experiences and breastfeeding behaviour in 3 public clinics in León, Nicaragua, between June and August 2015. Logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association of mode of delivery with initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hr of birth (early initiation) and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months post-partum. The rate of early initiation was 68.8% and that of exclusively breastfeeding for 6 months was 12.7%. Mode of delivery was not significantly associated with early initiation (p = .383) or exclusive breastfeeding (p = .518). Early initiation was negatively associated with prelacteal feeding, AOR = 0.30, 95% CI [0.16, 0.58]; p = .001. Mothers who had perceived their infants as large at birth were significantly less likely to exclusively breastfeed for 6 months, AOR (95%CI) = 0.25 (0.06-0.97); p = 0.046. Mode of delivery was not significantly associated with optimal breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity among mothers in Nicaragua. The 2 risk factors identified for delayed initiation of breastfeeding and lack of exclusive breastfeeding were prelacteal feeding and maternal perception of a large infant at birth, respectively.
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- Yale School of Public HealthNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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de Bruyn J, Bagnol B, Darnton-Hill I, Maulaga W, Thomson PC, Alders R. Characterising infant and young child feeding practices and the consumption of poultry products in rural Tanzania: A mixed methods approach. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION 2017; 14:e12550. [PMID: 29098763 PMCID: PMC6866118 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Suboptimal breastfeeding practices, early initiation of complementary feeding, and monotonous cereal‐based diets have been implicated as contributors to continuing high rates of child undernutrition in sub‐Saharan Africa. Nutrition‐sensitive interventions, including agricultural programs that increase access to nutrient‐rich vegetables, legumes, and animal‐source foods, have the potential to achieve sustainable improvements in children's diets. In the quest to evaluate the efficacy of such programs in improving growth and development in the first 2 years of life, there is a role for mixed methods research to better understand existing infant and young child feeding practices. This analysis forms part of a longitudinal study assessing the impact of improvements to poultry health and crop production on diets and growth of 503 randomly selected children from eight rural communities in Manyoni District in central Tanzania. Using an explanatory sequential design, the quantitative phase of data collection was conducted between May 2014 and May 2016, comprising six monthly structured questionnaires, four monthly household‐level documentation of chicken and egg consumption, and fortnightly records of children's breastfeeding status. The subsequent qualitative phase involved in‐depth interviews with a subset of 39 mothers in October 2016. Breastfeeding was almost universal (96.8%) and of long duration (mean = 21.7 months, SD = 3.6), but early initiation of complementary feeding was also common (74.4%; mean = 4.0 months, SD = 1.8), overwhelmingly driven by maternal perceptions of insufficient milk supply (95.0%). Chicken and eggs were infrequently eaten, but close associations between maternal and child consumption patterns (p < .001) suggest the potential for strategies that increase household‐level consumption to bring nutritional benefits to young children.
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- Julia de Bruyn
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,International Rural Poultry Centre, KYEEMA Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Department of Anthropology, University of Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,International Rural Poultry Centre, KYEEMA Foundation, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Kim JH, Fiese BH, Donovan SM. Breastfeeding is Natural but Not the Cultural Norm: A Mixed-Methods Study of First-Time Breastfeeding, African American Mothers Participating in WIC. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR 2017; 49:S151-S161.e1. [PMID: 28689552 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2016] [Revised: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Identify facilitators, barriers, and needs to increase breastfeeding (BF) support. DESIGN Semistructured interviews based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form to measure attitudes and self-efficacy, respectively. SETTING One WIC clinic in central Illinois. PARTICIPANTS First-time BF African American mothers enrolled in WIC (n = 15). PHENOMENON OF INTEREST BF facilitators and barriers in the African American community. ANALYSIS Descriptive coding and inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS Six themes emerged: normative infant feeding behavior within the sociocultural context; cultural beliefs about maternal nutrition and BF; time and costs associated with BF; managing and integrating BF while maintaining a social life; necessity of social support from significant others and female role models; and suboptimal support from institutions (hospitals, schools, workplace, and community). A novel finding was that participants believed that BF was expensive, because they believed that mothers must eat healthy to breastfeed. In addition, BF was considered natural but not the cultural norm. Mean Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale score (n = 15) was 70 (SD = 7), indicating a positive attitude toward BF. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form mean score of 62 indicated a relatively high level of self-efficacy. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Interventions should focus on providing social support (emotional, tangible, informational, and encouragement) to African American mothers and their social networks to promote a BF-friendly environment.
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- Julia H Kim
- Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL.
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- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL; Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
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Pérez‐Escamilla R. Breastfeeding in Brazil: major progress, but still a long way to go. JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA (VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS) 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedp.2016.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Rafael Pérez-Escamilla
- Yale School of Public Health, Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, New Haven, United States.
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Safon C, Keene D, Guevara WJU, Kiani S, Herkert D, Muñoz EE, Pérez-Escamilla R. Determinants of perceived insufficient milk among new mothers in León, Nicaragua. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION 2016; 13. [PMID: 27650889 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Breastfeeding has been shown to improve maternal and child health. In Nicaragua, the primary risk of death and disability-adjusted life years among children under 5 years of age is suboptimal breastfeeding. Although the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health promotes exclusive breastfeeding from within the first half hour through the first 6 months of life, less than a third of children in the country under 6 months of age are exclusively breastfed. As part of a larger, mixed-methods study, 21 semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with new mothers recruited from three primary health centers between June and August 2015 in order to identify the social, cultural, and structural factors that contribute to infant feeding practices and the discrepancy between recommendations and practices among mothers who delivered at an urban public hospital in León, Nicaragua. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim, and interview transcripts were coded and analyzed by a three-member team using a grounded theory approach. Findings highlight a widespread perception of insufficient milk among mothers that influenced early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and other infant feeding practices. This perception stemmed from anxiety about meeting infant nutritional needs and infant satiety, anxiety about maternal nutrition, advice from and role modeling of family members about mixed feeding, and perceived infant feeding norms. Results suggest that support modeled after the 10 steps of the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative as well as strengthened policy-level support are needed. Community interventions that address cultural and structural barriers to improve breastfeeding practices may also help to increase breastfeeding rates.
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- Cara Safon
- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Center for Research on Demography and Health, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León, León, Nicaragua
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- Yale College, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Center for Research on Demography and Health, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León, León, Nicaragua
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