Social predictors of breastfeeding and the impact of interventions on breastfeeding of preterm infants: A longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The multifaceted benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants include enhanced neurodevelopment and immune function in preterm infants. However, more research is needed to understand the unique factors affecting breastfeeding practices in preterm infants. This study aimed to identify key social predictors of breastfeeding in preterm infants and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions on their feeding practices during the first six months postpartum.

Methods

A prospective, monocentric, longitudinal study involving a cohort of 201 preterm infants was executed at the Neonatology Department, Ceske Budejovice Hospital, Czech Republic, from January 2020 to January 2023. The STROBE guidelines were used.

Results

The study results elucidated a tran

SUBMITTER: Abrmanova M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10731748 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature