Support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies

Abstract

Support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies.

Perinatal support for breastfeeding using mHealth: A mixed methods feasibility study of the My Baby Now app

“…Current research indicates that antenatal breastfeeding knowledge (Xu et al, 2022) and intentions (Donath & Amir, 2003; Donnan et al, 2013; Xu et al, 2022) have a significant influence on initiation and duration of breastfeeding. Providing antenatal and post‐natal breastfeeding support to women has also demonstrated an increase in duration and exclusivity (Gavine et al, 2022). Having ready access to trustworthy evidenced‐based support during both pregnancy and in the early post‐partum period may help to break the intergenerational cycle of formula feeding.…”

“…While maternal demographic factors such as age, education and employment are important predictors of breastfeeding outcomes (Chimoriya et al, 2020), these are not amendable to change in response to behaviour change interventions. Prospective longitudinal research has shown knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and recommendations (Xu et al, 2022) and breastfeeding intentions (Donath & Amir, 2003; Donnan et al, 2013; Xu et al, 2022) during pregnancy and early post‐natal support (Gavine et al, 2022) to be key modifiable predictors of breastfeeding initiation and duration. Breastfeeding intentions can, in turn, be influenced by breastfeeding self‐efficacy, attitudes and subjective norms (the extent to which others would approve of the behaviours) (Guo et al, 2016).…”

“…In 2015–2018, the authors (RL, EDW, and KL) developed and tested an app called ‘Growing healthy’ (Laws et al, 2018), which provided support for optimal infant feeding practices from birth to 9 months, including breastfeeding. A quasi‐experimental trial of the app found no impact on any breastfeeding outcomes at 6 and 9 months of age (Laws et al, 2018), with a major limitation being infant age at enrolment: with study initiation at 7–8 weeks infant age, the critical period for breastfeeding support during the early post‐partum period was missed which research has shown to be vital to improving breastfeeding outcomes (Gavine et al, 2022). In qualitative feedback, mothers reported making decisions about infant feeding before app use (Litterbach et al, 2017), consistent with research suggesting that maternal breastfeeding plans are made antenatally (Donath & Amir, 2003).…”

Mothers’ Decisional Conflict and Information Needs Regarding Breastfeeding Continuation or Termination: a Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Survey

“…Therefore, it is important to follow up with mothers by providing correct information based on evidence, even on the Internet. In addition, support from relatives and peers is said to be as effective as professionals in breastfeeding, and it is important to consider supporters according to region and method of provision [31]. However, they often need correct information and detailed professional support, such as breast care or fertility treatment.…”

Peningkatan Pengetahuan ASI Eksklusif pada Kader dan Ibu Hamil Guna Mewujudkan Keluarga Sadar ASI sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Stunting

“…Pendamping bisa seorang tenaga kesehatan, keluarga, teman sebaya, atau orang yang memiliki pengetahuan tentang ASI eksklusif. Proses edukasi yang diberikan pada ibu dapat dilakukan dengan beberapa cara seperti demontrasi secara langsung atau menggunakan media online seperti video pada saat pendampingan atau kunjungan rumah dalam proses menyusui (Gavine et al, 2022).…”