Knowledge of Breastfeeding Among Pregnant Mothers and Fathers

Laanterä, Sari; Pietilä, Anna‐Maija; Pölkki, Tarja

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“…During the early postnatal period, breastfeeding by cannabis-using mothers actively transfers the principle psychoactive component of cannabis, ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids to the developing infant, as the lipophilic nature of these cannabinoids results in concentrations in breast milk which are equal to or exceeding that found in the plasma of the user 7,8 . Importantly, this transfer may persist well beyond the intoxication period of the user due to the long half-life of THC in breast milk 9 , thus occluding the possibility of simply breastfeeding outside of the acute cannabis consumption period as is often done with alcohol consumption 10 . Therefore, understanding and disseminating data regarding the consequences of THC consumption during the breastfeeding period is paramount to public health in the evolving age of cannabis use.…”

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Perinatal THC Exposure via Lactation Induces Lasting Alterations to Social Behavior and Prefrontal Cortex Function in Rats at Adulthood

Scheyer

Borsoi

Manzoni

2020

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175 words Main text: 3871 words Figures: 4 main, 5 tables AbstractCannabis is the world's most widely abused illicit drug and consumption amongst women during and surrounding the period of pregnancy is increasing. Previously, we have shown that cannabinoid exposure via lactation during the early postnatal period disrupts early developmental trajectories of prefrontal cortex maturation and induces behavioral abnormalities during the first weeks of life in male and female rat progeny. Here, we investigated the lasting consequences of this postnatal cannabinoid exposure on synaptic and behavioral parameters in the adult offspring of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-treated dams. At adulthood, these perinatally THC-exposed rats exhibits deficits in social discrimination accompanied by an overall augmentation of social exploratory behavior. These behavioral alterations were further correlated with multiple abnormalities in synaptic plasticity in the prefrontal cortex, including lost endocannabinoid-mediated long-term depression (LTD), lost long-term potentiation and augmented mGlu2/3-LTD. Finally, basic parameters of intrinsic excitability at prefrontal cortex pyramidal neurons were similarly altered by the perinatal THC exposure. Thus, perinatal THC exposure via lactation induces lasting deficits in behavior and synaptic function which persist into adulthood life in male and female progeny.

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Perinatal THC Exposure via Lactation Induces Lasting Alterations to Social Behavior and Prefrontal Cortex Function in Rats at Adulthood

Scheyer

Borsoi

Manzoni

2020

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“…In a Finnish study was observed similar results. Laanterä et al [12] in their study that aimed to describe breastfeeding knowledge of childbearing parents including 123 pregnant mothers and 49 fathers verified that the respondents correctly answered 68% of the items related to breastfeeding knowledge.…”

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“…Several studies reported that perceived inadequate milk supply was the most common reason for introducing formula feeding, and the most common problems encountered were fatigue, sore nipples, and engorgement. [12] [13] They suggested that breast engorgement and fatigue could be effectively managed with increased knowledge about positioning, alternating breasts with each feeding and resting when the baby rests. The participants inadequate lactation knowledge was demonstrated when they failed to mention the recognized indicators of breastfeeding problems, such as diaper count, listlessness of the baby, or failure to let down, as reasons for discontinuing breastfeeding.…”

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Pregnant Women’s Knowledge Gaps about Breastfeeding in Northern Portugal

Cardoso¹,

Silva²,

Marin³

2017

OJOG

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Introduction: To explore Portuguese pregnant women' knowledge on breastfeeding and to correlate knowledge scores with the socio-demographic variables. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used to assess 621 pregnant women' knowledge on breastfeeding at three health centers in the North of Portugal. The face-to-face interviewing was used to collected data using a clinical instrument composed by 18 knowledge breastfeeding descriptors. The reliability of the instrument was very good (KR-20 = 0.88). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine pregnant women' knowledge and the relation with socio-demographics variables. Results: Pregnant women were found to be more knowledgeable in benefits of breastfeeding. In 14 knowledge descriptors more than 60% of pregnant women revealed lack of knowledge. The most usual lack of knowledge concerned how to increase lactation and how to deal with breastfeeding complications. The pregnant women more knowledgeable were the oldest, with higher education, and with previous experience on breastfeeding. Discussion: Pregnant women revealed a significant lack of knowledge to support basic breastfeeding decisions. The focus of care should emphasize on the younger, the first-time mothers and less well-educated women as particular vulnerable and poorer prepared groups concerning breastfeeding knowledge.

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“…The authors found that the maternal and paternal learning interests during pregnancy were super imposable, except for learning needs associated with breastfeeding. In fact, mothers ranked breastfeeding learning needs as fourth most important, and fathers ranked it twenty-first [21].…”

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Fathers’ To Be’ Knowledge about Breastfeeding

Cardoso¹,

Silva²,

Marin³

2017

IPCB

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Aim: To assess Portuguese fathers' knowledge on breastfeeding at 28-32 gestational weeks and to examine fathers' knowledge in relation to socio-demographics and paternal characteristics. Design:A cross-sectional design was used. The face-to-face interviewing was used to collected data using a dichotomy clinical instrument composed by 18 knowledge breastfeeding descriptors that emerged from literature review and validated by a panel of experts. The reliability was established using Kuder-Richardson Coefficient and it was 0.84.Setting: Health Centers in a region of North of Portugal. Participants: Participated in the study a convenience sample of 143 fathers. Key findings:More than 90% of fathers revealed lack of knowledge in 14 out of 18 subjects assessed. Age, education, parity, planned pregnancy showed no difference. The difference was observed in relation to prenatal decision to breastfeeding and in willingness to support breastfeeding mother. Conclusion:Fathers' knowledge on breastfeeding is very poor and the prenatal involvement is relevant to pro-mote father knowledge to support breastfeeding mother. Future implications: There is a need to develop fathers' knowledge to support mothers' decisions and actions concerning to the breastfeeding. Thus, to contribute for breastfeeding success, the father must be considered as a client of care. Keywords: Breastfeeding; Paternal knowledge; Assessment IntroductionThe decision to breastfeed is important both for the child and the mother. Therefore, mother and father should be engaged in the decisions related to their child, namely the decision to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is a process that needs to be learned by mothers and fathers. Although fathers do not breastfeed, their emotional, practical and physical support is critical factors to promoting successful breastfeeding [1][2][3][4]. Based in a literature review [5], identify that fathers influence the breast-feeding decision, assistance at first feeding, and duration of breastfeeding.There is strong evidence that fathers can influence the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] contributes to maternal breastfeeding confidence [13][14][15][16] and influence decisions regarding duration and weaning [8]. Without fathers' support, mothers are more likely to breastfeed for a shorter duration [17,18]. When fathers are not supportive, breastfeeding rates are lower [19].Some authors have suggested that the baby's father is one of the most influential persons to the mother decisions and actions, and that he can act as either key supporter or deterrent to the breast-feeding process [20]. However, many fathers lack the awareness of their relevance to breastfeeding success. This notion was confirmed by a study that involved mothers and fathers who attended antenatal interventions. The authors found that the maternal and paternal learning interests during pregnancy were super imposable, except for learning needs associated with breastfeeding. In fact, mothers ranked breastfeeding learning ...

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Knowledge of Breastfeeding Among Pregnant Mothers and Fathers

Cited by 21 publications

References 30 publications

Perinatal THC Exposure via Lactation Induces Lasting Alterations to Social Behavior and Prefrontal Cortex Function in Rats at Adulthood

Perinatal THC Exposure via Lactation Induces Lasting Alterations to Social Behavior and Prefrontal Cortex Function in Rats at Adulthood

Pregnant Women’s Knowledge Gaps about Breastfeeding in Northern Portugal

Fathers’ To Be’ Knowledge about Breastfeeding

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