Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding and Maternal Sexuality among Polish Women: A Preliminary Report.

ABSTRACT: Although postpartum sexual problems are common, there is a poor understanding of the underlying influencing factors and the impact of the infant feeding method on the mother's sexual life. A cross-sectional control study was conducted with a group of 253 women during their postpartum period. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different infant feeding methods on female sexual life after childbirth. The study followed the STROBE guidelines for cross-sectional control analysis. The study design included a questionnaire characterizing sociodemographic, obstetric and breastfeeding variables and the PL-FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index). The authors collected the data in compliance with the CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview) research methodology-an interview conducted via an Int

SUBMITTER: Szablewska AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10779107 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature