The impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding rates: An international cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding promotes children's health and is associated with positive effects to maternal physical and mental health. Uncertainties regarding SARS-CoV-2 transmission led to worries experienced by women and health professionals which impacted breastfeeding plans. We aimed to investigate the impact of self-reported and country-specific factors on breastfeeding rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This study is part of a broader international prospective cohort study about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on perinatal mental health (Riseup-PPD-COVID-19). We analysed data from 5612 women, across 12 countries. Potential covariates of breastfeeding (sociodemographic, perinatal, physical/mental health, professional perinatal care, changes in healthcare due t

SUBMITTER: Ganho-Avila A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9922537 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature