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The Psychosocial and Emotional Experience of Breastfeeding: Reflections of Mothers.
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- Mothers' experiences of unwanted early cessation of breastfeeding: a scoping review.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Article
- Supporting Breastfeeding in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings in Italy: A Relational and Cultural Analysis of Maternal and Educator Perspectives.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Investigation of factors associated with mindful breastfeeding in breastfeeding women through structural equation modeling.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding: The Multifaceted Impact on Child Development and Maternal Well-Being.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Experiences of breastfeeding peer counseling among women with low incomes in the US: a qualitative evaluation.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Perceived pressure to breastfeed negatively impacts postpartum mental health outcomes over time.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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- Women's Perceptions and Experiences of Breastfeeding: a scoping review of the literature.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Breastfeeding during COVID-19: A Narrative Review of the Psychological Impact on Mothers.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- UK mothers' experiences of bottle refusal by their breastfed baby.Maternal & child nutrition · 2020Article
- Breastfeeding as a balancing act - pregnant Swedish women's voices on breastfeeding.International breastfeeding journal · 2020Article
- Exploring the Emotional Breastfeeding Experience of First-Time Mothers: Implications for Healthcare Support.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2020Article
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Abstract
Breastfeeding is acknowledged as optimal infant nutrition, yet despite high initiation rates, early cessation remains common. To understand why, we asked mothers in Western Canada how they felt about their breastfeeding experience. A total of 191 women (response rate 35%) responded to a survey distributed by public health nurses. While many women felt positive about their overall breastfeeding experience, others shared mixed or negative emotions. Several themes were evident: (a) Most women reported a variety of positive aspects beyond the health benefits, (b) lactation difficulties were commonly reported, and (c) diversity among the reflections highlights the uniqueness of each breastfeeding journey. The findings reaffirm the need for breastfeeding programs to holistically promote the range of positive aspects while providing realistic information on common challenges and strategies to overcome these. Mothers require individualized support that assesses psychosocial and emotional needs and offers encouragement, reassurance, and acknowledgment of the range of experiences.
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