Perceptions and experiences related to use of breastmilk from another mother in central Nepal: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When maternal breastmilk is unavailable in sufficient quantity for infant needs, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of donor breastmilk if safe, affordable, and available. However, in Nepal and most other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there are significant barriers to accessing safe and affordable donor breastmilk, including a paucity of milk banks. An in-depth understanding of perceptions and experiences in Nepal related to use of donor breastmilk could inform the development of interventions to address identified barriers.

Methods

From December 2019 to January 2020, we conducted a qualitative study, including focus group discussions (FGDs) with parents and community health workers (CHW), and key informant interviews (KIIs) with pu

SUBMITTER: Shrestha A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11929266 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature