Lactation support in neonatal intensive care units in Germany from the mothers’ perspective – a mixed-method study of the current status and needs
Isabella Schwab,
Ricarda Wullenkord,
Friederike Eyssel
et al.
Abstract:Background
Establishing successful lactation in mothers of very low birth weight (VLBW, <1500g) infants requires structured lactation support. Little is known about mothers’ perspectives on lactation support in German neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Methods
This paper features a convergent mixed-method approach that includes a retrospective, cross-sectional questionnaire and interview data to showcase mothers’ perceptions of lactation sup… Show more
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