A qualitative study on the breastfeeding experience of mothers of preterm infants in the first 12 months after birth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Being a mother of a preterm infant (< 37 gestational weeks) puts the mother in a vulnerable and fragile situation wherein breastfeeding is an important part of becoming a mother and bonding with the infant. Nevertheless, the breastfeeding experience of mothers during the first year after a preterm birth has not been well studied. To develop professional caring and supporting relationships, it is important to address this knowledge gap. The aim of this study was to describe the breastfeeding experience of mothers of preterm infants from birth up until 12 months after birth.

Methods

The data in this qualitative study are derived from a multicentre randomized controlled trial where 270 mothers of preterm infants provided 496 written comments through questionnaires co

SUBMITTER: Palmer L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6670148 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature