ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2020
Infant feeding among women with a history of breast cancer.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Psychosocial experiences of breast cancer survivors: a meta-review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Pooled it
- Beyond breast cancer: mapping unmet needs and advancing an evidence-based framework of survivorship care.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Review
- Childbearing in women diagnosed with cancer during reproductive age.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding During and After Breast Cancer Diagnosis-A Systematic Review of the Literature.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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- Reproductive concerns and fear of cancer recurrence: a qualitative study of women's experiences of the perinatal period after cancer.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Protect, promote and support: a warm chain of breastfeeding for oncological women-results from a survey of young Italian cancer mothers.Ecancermedicalscience · 2020Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
purposeHealth professional organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, but there are mothers, such as those with a history of breast cancer, who are unable to exclusively provide their milk for their infants. Minimal research has been published on mothers' experience with lactation, breastfeeding, and bottle-feeding after breast cancer. This study explored mothers' perspectives of infant feeding after a history of breast cancer.
methodsQualitative interviews were completed with 20 mothers who had experience with infant feeding after breast cancer, including exclusive breastfeeding, partial provision of human milk with formula supplementation, and exclusive formula feeding.
resultsMothers shared their perceptions, barriers, and experiences of infant feeding. Four themes were identified: miracle of motherhood after breast cancer, medical misinformation or no available information contributing to the exacerbation of mothers' worries, post-breast-cancer feeding challenges, and desire for infant-feeding support rather than pressure.
conclusionsMothers who have had breast cancer and have since given birth face specific challenges to infant feeding which are compounded by limited resources and knowledge among healthcare providers. Findings of the study highlight the importance of healthcare professionals becoming more educated to provide adequate support and evidence-based information on lactation and infant feeding for women with a history of breast cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Understanding the experiences of women who have given birth after breast cancer can help women in similar situations know that they are not alone, identify resources, access peer support, and seek evidence-based infant feeding advice from healthcare providers involved in their care.
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