Efficacy of behavioral interventions to improve maternal mental health and breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite extensive benefits and high intentions, few mothers breastfeed exclusively for the recommended duration. Maternal mental health is an important underlying factor associated with barriers and reduced rates of breastfeeding intent, initiation, and continuation. Given evidence of a bidirectional association between maternal mental health and breastfeeding, it is important to consider both factors when examining the efficacy of interventions to improve these outcomes. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the literature on the efficacy of behavioral interventions focused on both maternal mental health and breastfeeding outcomes, examining the intersection of the two.

Methods

This systematic review was completed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Sys

SUBMITTER: Pezley L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9446548 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature