Exploring Successful Breastfeeding Behaviors Among Women Who Have High Body Mass Indices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women with high body mass indices are at risk of lower breastfeeding rates but the drivers of successful breastfeeding in this population are unclear.

Research aim

We aimed to (a) explore the barriers and enablers to breastfeeding among women with high body mass indices and (b) map specific behaviors suitable for intervention across the antenatal to postpartum periods.

Methods

This was a prospective, cross-sectional qualitative study. We conducted semi-structured interviews with women with high body mass indices who successfully breastfed for 6 months or more (n =20), partners (n = 22), and healthcare professionals (n =19) in Ireland during 2018. Interviews were audio recorded, and transcribed verbatim. Data were inductively coded using

SUBMITTER: O'Reilly SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9929695 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature