Development of a breastfeeding co-parenting intervention program for couples with primiparas: a program development process study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The exclusive breastfeeding rates is low in some countries. Low breastfeeding rates results in higher healthcare expenses and adverse health outcomes for individuals and society. Co-parenting is effective in promoting breastfeeding as it involves shared responsibility and collaboration between parents in raising children. However, the current breastfeeding co-parenting intervention programs exhibits significant variations in components, timing, and duration across studies. An evidence-based breastfeeding co-parenting intervention program is essential for enhancing breastfeeding-related outcomes.

Objective

To develop an evidence-based breastfeeding co-parenting intervention program for healthcare providers to guide parents with primiparas on breastfeeding.

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SUBMITTER: Xie T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11385832 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature