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Observational studyMaternal and child health journal2021

Perceptions About Lactation Consultant Support, Breastfeeding Experiences and Postpartum Psychosocial Outcomes.

Sarah A Keim, Jamie L Jackson, Jennifer L Litteral, Kyle A Schofield, Canice E Crerand

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sarah A KeimCenter for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute At Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA. sarah.keim@nationwidechildrens.org.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3490-3649
Jamie L JacksonCenter for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute At Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
Jennifer L LitteralCenter for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute At Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
Kyle A SchofieldCenter for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute At Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
Canice E CrerandCenter for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute At Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
Nationwide Children's Hospital · US

Funding

The OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Science: Advancing Today's Discoveries to Improve HealthUL1TR002733 · NCATS · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI RINGEL, MATTHEW D · 2018 to 2022
$28.9M
The Ohio State University Center for clinical and Translational ScienceUL1TR001070 · NCATS · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI JACKSON, REBECCA D · 2013 to 2017
$22.6M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001070NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002733NCATS NIH HHS UL1TR002733
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionMany women seek lactation consultant support in the postpartum period. Lactation consultant support in community or clinical settings is often assumed to extend breastfeeding duration, improve breastfeeding experiences, and be well-received. Few studies have assessed women's perceptions of the support they received, nor have perceptions been examined in relationship to breastfeeding outcomes and maternal well-being. Our objective was to characterize the lactation consultant support women received and examine how women's perceptions about the support related to their breastfeeding outcomes, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and parenting stress.

methodsThis observational, cross-sectional study examined receipt of postpartum lactation consultant support among 210 US women. Perceptions of lactation consultant support were examined in relation to breastfeeding outcomes, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and parenting stress to explore outcomes of negative versus positive lactation consultant support experiences, using linear and proportional hazards regression.

resultsWhile overall perceptions of lactation consultant support were positive for most recipients (71%, n = 98), 29% (n = 40) reported negative perceptions of lactation consultant support. Negative perceptions were associated with lower breastfeeding self-efficacy (β =  - 11.7, 95% CI - 17.3, - 6.0), a less successful breastfeeding experience (β =  - 19.5, CI - 27.8, - 11.3), greater general anxiety (β = 6.5, CI 2.1, 10.9), and shorter total duration of milk production (HR = 0.39, 95% CI 0.18, 0.84). Perceptions were not associated with depressive symptoms or parenting stress. DISCUSSION: Findings highlight the importance of ensuring that postpartum breastfeeding support provided by lactation consultants is perceived as positive by women.

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Breast FeedingConsultantsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLactationPerceptionPostpartum PeriodBreastfeeding supportLactation consultantMaternal psychologyMental healthPostpartum depression

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PMID33244680
PMCPMC7965244
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