Women's perspectives on antenatal breast expression: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The practice of antenatal breast expression (ABE) has been proposed as a strategy to promote successful breastfeeding. Although there has been some focus on the evaluation of the effects of ABE in promotion of breastfeeding, little or no evidence exists on women's experiences of ABE or opinions on ABE, particularly amongst overweight or obese women.

Methods

This study aimed to explore women's knowledge, practices and opinions of ABE, and any differences within the overweight and obese subgroups. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken using an online questionnaire distributed by a maternity user group representative via social media. Quantitative data were analysed using Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests in SPSS. Simple thematic analysis was used for the qualita

SUBMITTER: Fair FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5885364 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature