ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2020
Healthy eating and physical activity among breastfeeding women: the role of misinformation.
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- Physical Activity Misinformation on Social Media: Systematic Review.JMIR infodemiology · 2025Pooled it
- Does Quality of Prenatal Care for Black Birthing Women Impact Social Media Use?Maternal and child health journal · 2026Article
- Predictors of breastfeeding among women in Lao People's Democratic Republic: a prospective cohort study.Frontiers in global women's health · 2026Article
- Impacts of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Misinformation in Digital Spaces on Human Rights Protection and Promotion: Scoping Review.JMIR infodemiology · 2025Article
- From Pregnancy to Breastfeeding: The Role of Maternal Exercise in Preventing Childhood Obesity.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Gap between the concerns of healthcare professionals and parents' perceptions regarding dietary habits for 18-month- and 3-year-old children in Japan.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Psychosocial Experiences Related to Dietary Behavior of Japanese Lactating Women: A Qualitative Study.Nutrients · 2023Article
- Healthy Habits and Emotional Balance in Women during the Postpartum Period: Differences between Term and Preterm Delivery.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundEating healthy, being physically active and breastfeeding can greatly support a new mother's physiological and psychological health. However, within the United States, only 8.5% of women are meeting fruit and vegetable recommendations and only 35% of women are maintaining their pre-pregnancy physical activity after childbirth. Preliminary investigations suggest barriers such as lack of time and knowledge hinder a breastfeeding woman's ability to eat well and be physically active. The purpose of this study was to explore women's perceptions of healthy eating and physical activity while breastfeeding.
methodsThis qualitative study utilized a 33-question semi-structured interview guide developed using the constructs of Self-Determination Theory. Data were analyzed via the process of immersion/crystallization.
resultsA total of 24 breastfeeding women completed a roughly 40-min telephone interview. The mean age of the mother was 32 ± .88 and the mean age of the child being breastfed was 8.5 ± 1.4 months old. Findings demonstrate mothers see value in engaging in physical activity primarily for reasons related to self-care. In addition, breastfeeding women have a lack of information and support regarding healthy eating and physical activity while breastfeeding and many are receiving misinformation through resources such as Facebook support groups. Finally, mothers want more resources available that focus specifically on healthy behaviors while breastfeeding.
conclusionWomen need greater access to education and resources regarding healthy eating and physical activity while breastfeeding. Ideally, information and resources would come from an educated health professional such as their healthcare provider rather than an internet source.
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