The Role of Social Support in Breastfeeding Promotion: A Literature Review

Raj, Vinitha Krishna; Plichta, Stacey B.

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“…Although we collected information on several factors known to predict breast-feeding behavior (maternal age and education, income, previous history of breast-feeding, cigarette smoking, and alcohol use), breastfeeding is a complex process and is influenced by other factors such as the availability of support systems and attitudes toward breast-feeding that we did not inquire about in our questionnaire (23)(24)(25).…”

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Breast-feeding among women exposed to polybrominated biphenyls in Michigan.

Thomas

Marcus

Zhang

et al. 2001

Environ Health Perspect

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In the early 1970s, the largest industrial accident in the United States resulted in widespread contamination of the food supply in Michigan with polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs). The chemical similarity of PBBs to compounds implicated as endocrine disruptors has raised the question of whether PBBs could affect the reproductive system. In the present analysis we examine the relation between serum measurements of PBBs and the frequency and duration of lactation. Persons who lived on or received food from farms exposed to PBBs were enrolled in a registry by the Michigan Department of Public Health. Female members of the cohort were invited to participate in a telephone survey of reproductive outcomes. The three outcomes of interest in the present analysis were a) the decision to breast-feed (yes/no); b) the duration, in months, of breast-feeding as the main source of nutrition; and c) the total duration, in months, of breast-feeding. None of the three outcomes was significantly associated with serum PBB levels, even after controlling for maternal age, previous history of breast-feeding, body mass index, maternal education, household income, history of smoking in the year before pregnancy, consumption of alcohol during the first trimester of pregnancy, history of thyroid disorder, gestational age of the infant in weeks, time to pregnancy, and year of birth.

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Breast-feeding among women exposed to polybrominated biphenyls in Michigan.

Thomas

Marcus

Zhang

et al. 2001

Environ Health Perspect

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“…Moreover, physicians are said to be more likely to recommend formula for a breastfed infant than nurses or · .. •. nutritionists (Lazzaro, Anderson &Auld, 1995;Raj & Plichta, 1998 found to give significantly more breastfeeding encouragement than nurses or physicians (Humenick et al,f998). Conclusions regarding health professionals' knowledge and support behaviours in other countries were difficult to transf~r across the world as roles and educational preparation differ.…”

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Constructing Compatibility: Managing Breast-Feeding and Weaning from the Mother’s Perspective

Hauck

Irurita

2002

Qual Health Res

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The purpose of this grounded theory study was to analyze the maternal process of managing the later stages of established breast-feeding and, ultimately, weaning the child from the breast within a Western Australian context. Data were analyzed from 33 participants’interview transcripts, field notes, 9 postal questionnaires from fathers, and individual and discussion group interviews with child health nurses. A common social problem of incompatible expectations was revealed. All participants faced a dilemma in the management of their experience when personal expectations were in opposition to others’ expectations. A process of Constructing Compatibility by Adapting Focus was adopted to compensate for this incompatibility.

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“…49 While most of the socioeconomic aspects that affect breastfeeding cannot be changed, support to mothers can be encouraged and promoted, resulting in an increase in breastfeeding rates. 50 …”

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Aleitamento materno em prematuros: manejo clínico hospitalar

Nascimento¹,

Issler²

2004

J. Pediatr. (Rio J.)

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Suggested citation: do Nascimento MB, Issler H. Breastfeeding in premature infants: in-hospital clinical management. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S163-S172. AbstractObjective: To describe the importance of breastfeeding and its promotion in the in-hospital clinical management of premature newborns. Source of data:The authors made an extensive literature review on the topic, including technical books, theses, publications of national and international organizations, and search on MEDLINE database (1990 to 2003), using the following key words and boolean operators: breastfeeding AND low birth weight and breastfeeding AND preterm infant . Some significant references cited in the reviewed publications were used as well.Summary of the findings: After this review we conclude that many aspects make the breast milk particularly suitable to the premature newborn feeding. Despite being highly desirable, little success in breastfeeding preterm infants is generally observed, particularly in special care neonatal units, although there are evidences suggesting that a highly supportive hospital environment can make it possible to breastfeed these infants.Conclusions: Although breastfeeding premature infants represents a challenge, it is feasible if appropriate help and support are provided. Mothers of premature infants need information and support to make informed decisions about their infants feeding.J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S163-S172: Breastfeeding, human milk, newborn, preterm infant, neonatal care. Breastfeeding in premature infants:in-hospital clinical management Maria Beatriz R. do Nascimento, 1 Hugo Issler 2 0021-7557/04/80-05-Suppl/S163 Jornal de Pediatria Copyright © 2004 by Sociedade Brasileira de PediatriaBreastfeeding is the safest and most natural form of infant feeding, and it should be exclusive up to the sixth month. After that, complementary feeding should be implemented, but breastfeeding can be maintained up to the second year of life or longer. 1 Human milk provides a unique combination of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and living cells, in addition to offering nutritional, immunological, psychological and economic benefits. 2-7 These qualities have great importance when it comes to preterm newborns (PTNB), due to their greater vulnerability. 8 The appropriate clinical management of lactation has been described to facilitate the successful breastfeeding of full-term newborns. 9 The medical literature also provides evidence that mothers of PTNB infants should have access to breastfeeding support, in order to maintain a sufficient milk production; however, practical aspects regarding the promotion of human milk feeding still have not been settled into the routine care of preterm infants in most neonatal

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The Role of Social Support in Breastfeeding Promotion: A Literature Review

Cited by 130 publications

References 36 publications

Breast-feeding among women exposed to polybrominated biphenyls in Michigan.

Breast-feeding among women exposed to polybrominated biphenyls in Michigan.

Constructing Compatibility: Managing Breast-Feeding and Weaning from the Mother’s Perspective

Aleitamento materno em prematuros: manejo clínico hospitalar

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