Breastfeeding Experiences of Strongly Committed Women: Correlates of Maternal Satisfaction.

Abstract

Breast milk is clearly the superior infant nutrition for the first year of life. This fact is extensively supported by the literature. The purpose of this study was to assess the breastfeeding experiences of strongly committed women, and correlates of maternal satisfaction and duration. This pilot study utilized a quasi-experimental design; 17 subjects completed the study, women who had planned deliveries at 1 of 2 Southeastern United States hospitals. Subjects were assessed prenatally for demographic characteristics; at 1 and 8-weeks postpartum, for maternal satisfaction and breastfeeding duration. Data analysis revealed a negative correlation between newborn age at first breastfeeding and maternal satisfaction with RN breastfeeding assistance at that time. Maternal satisfaction at 1-week postpartum was positively correlated with satisfaction with RN breastfeeding assistance during the first 24-hours. A positive correlation was noted between length of time planned to breastfeed in the third trimester and 8-weeks postpartum.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 22, 1999
Accession Number
ADA366408

Entities

People

  • Maria K. Neff

Organizations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analgesia
  • Anthropology
  • Bodily Secretions
  • Body Weight
  • Data Analysis
  • Families (Human)
  • Feeding Methods
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Medical Personnel
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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