Cessation of breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants-A mixed method study.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Many women cease breastfeeding earlier than desired. This study examined the cessation of breastfeeding among mothers of preterm infants. Thus, the aim was to describe the cessation of breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants up to 12 months after birth. METHOD:This mixed methods study used a convergent design with both qualitative data, consisting of written comments, and quantitative data, on breastfeeding status and breastfeeding satisfaction. The data were collected from questionnaires sent to the mothers at three points during the first year after birth. In total, 270 mothers of preterm infants who breastfed at the time of discharge from the neonatal unit provided data for the study. The quantitative and qualitative data were analysed separately with statistical tests

SUBMITTER: Ericson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7228110 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature