ReviewBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Breastfeeding during COVID-19: A Narrative Review of the Psychological Impact on Mothers.
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- Women's views and experiences of breastfeeding during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A systematic review of qualitative evidence.Maternal & child nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- Trends in 1-Month Breastfeeding Before, During, and After the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Retrospective Single-Center Study in Japan.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Decline in exclusive breastfeeding beyond early infancy, regional variations, socioeconomic influences, and growth outcomes: a population-based study from northeastern Iran.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding Practices and Psychological Experiences of Romanian Mothers with SARS-CoV-2 Infection.Maedica · 2025Article
- The Experience of Breastfeeding Women During the Pandemic in Romania.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Understanding the psychosocial dilemma in breastfeeding: a narrative review of extended theory of planned behavior and its intervention strategies.Reproductive health · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors: a risk to sustainable development.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2025Article
- Influence of COVID-19 on mental health of postpartum women, breastfeeding time and infant development.Archives of women's mental health · 2024Observational
- Disparities in being able to donate human milk impacts upon maternal wellbeing: Lessons for scaling up milk bank service provision.Maternal & child nutrition · 2024Article
- Close Relations, Practitioners or Social Networks: What Affects the Selection of Infant Formula Products?Nutrients · 2024Article
- The impact of continuous and intermittent supportive counseling on self-efficacy and continuation of breastfeeding in lactating women affected by COVID-19: a quasi-experimental trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Skilled lactation support using telemedicine in the neonatal intensive care unit.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2024Article
- Barriers Affecting Breastfeeding Practices of Refugee Mothers: A Critical Ethnography in Saskatchewan, Canada.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Exploring Breastfeeding Mothers' and Lactation Consultants' Experiences of Lactation Consultancy Throughout the Restrictions Put in Place Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.HRB open research · 2024Article
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- Exclusive breastfeeding practice during COVID-19 pandemic in West Java Indonesia: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2024Article
- Breastfeeding success and perceived social support in lactating women with a history of COVID 19 infection: a prospective cohort study.International breastfeeding journal · 2023Article
- Parents' experiences of infant and young child feeding during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland.Public health nutrition · 2023Article
- Maternal Mental Health During and Before the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Cureus · 2023Article
- Predictor factors affecting emotional and behavioral problems in school-aged (6-12 years) children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.BMC psychiatry · 2023Article
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Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the normal course of life, with measures to reduce the virus spread impacting motherhood expectations and, in particular, breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to review evidence regarding the impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding plans and how these relate to women's psychological outcomes. Searches were conducted on PubMed and Web of Science for studies in English, Spanish, and Portuguese between January 2020 and January 2021. All study designs and pre-prints were considered. Twelve studies were included. Reports suggest that COVID-19 impacts differently on breastfeeding plans, which in turn leads to distinctive mental health outcomes. Positive breastfeeding experiences have been observed when mothers perceive that they have more time for motherhood, which may be associated with better mental health outcomes. Negative breastfeeding experiences have been observed when mothers are separated from their newborns, when mothers struggle with breastfeeding, or when mothers perceive decreased family and professional support, which seems to be associated with worse mental health outcomes. These preliminary results highlight the need for further research into the association between COVID-19, breastfeeding expectations, and maternal mental health. Filling this gap will foster the development of guidelines and interventions to better support mothers experiencing the obstacles of COVID-19 pandemic.
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