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Cessation of breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants-A mixed method study.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Mothers' experiences of feeding their premature infants after discharge from the hospital: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Pooled it
- Positive breastfeeding experiences and facilitators in mothers of preterm and low birthweight infants: a meta-ethnographic review.International breastfeeding journal · 2021Pooled it
- A Qualitative Study on Mothers' Experiences of Breastfeeding Cessation in Turkey.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS · 2026Article
- Parents' Experiences of Feeding Preterm Infants After Hospital Discharge: A Scoping Review.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Article
- Long-term breastfeeding outcomes in very preterm infants: predictors and challenges.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding: The Multifaceted Impact on Child Development and Maternal Well-Being.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Mixed Methods Studies on Breastfeeding: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Breastfeeding in primiparous women with congenital heart disease - a register study.International breastfeeding journal · 2024Article
- Comparison of L-Shape and Side-Lying Positions on Breastfeeding Outcomes among Mothers Delivered by Cesarean Section: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of caring sciences · 2021Article
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- The possible mediating relationship promoted by the self-efficacy of breastfeeding associated with the Kangaroo Method on indicators of exclusive breastfeeding.Jornal de pediatriaArticle
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Abstract
introductionMany women cease breastfeeding earlier than desired. This study examined the cessation of breastfeeding among mothers of preterm infants. Thus, the aim was to describe the cessation of breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants up to 12 months after birth.
methodThis mixed methods study used a convergent design with both qualitative data, consisting of written comments, and quantitative data, on breastfeeding status and breastfeeding satisfaction. The data were collected from questionnaires sent to the mothers at three points during the first year after birth. In total, 270 mothers of preterm infants who breastfed at the time of discharge from the neonatal unit provided data for the study. The quantitative and qualitative data were analysed separately with statistical tests and hermeneutical analysis, respectively and then together according to the convergent mixed methods design.
resultsFour themes of the meanings of the cessation of breastfeeding were identified in the qualitative analysis: "Desire to regain the mother's and the infant's well-being", "The mothers interpretation that the infants actively ceased breastfeeding", "The mother's body and/or the infants' signals showing the way" and "The mother's own will and perceived external obstacles". Mothers who did not breastfeed as long as they wanted were more likely to report less satisfaction with breastfeeding, a shorter breastfeeding period, and less activity when ceasing breastfeeding. In comparison, mothers who breastfed as long as they wanted were more satisfied with breastfeeding, breastfed for a longer period of time and were more active in decision making in breastfeeding cessation.
conclusionMaternal passivity or activity influenced the cessation of breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants who breastfed at the time of discharge from the neonatal unit. Passive behaviour related to breastfeeding may result in early cessation of breastfeeding, and low breastfeeding satisfaction while active behaviour may increase breastfeeding length and satisfaction.
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