ReviewMaternal & child nutrition2021
An integrative review on mothers' experiences of online breastfeeding peer support: Motivations, attributes and effects.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- Women's views and experiences of breastfeeding during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: A systematic review of qualitative evidence.Maternal & child nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- The effect of a mobile application-supported postpartum care program on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and comfort: a randomized controlled study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Trial
- Intentions, practices, and social representations regarding breastfeeding among women experiencing social disadvantage: findings from the qualitative component of the ECAIL trial.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Trial
- Feasibility and effectiveness of WhatsApp online group on breastfeeding by peer counsellors: a single-blinded, open-label pilot randomized controlled study.International breastfeeding journal · 2022Trial
- 'Giving and Receiving'-Peer Volunteers' Experiences of Online Perinatal Support: A Qualitative Study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- Toward Authentic Resources Among Mothers: Impact of Cyberchondria on Maternal Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Competency.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Article
- Supporting breastfeeding together: the role of fathers' attitude and self-efficacy in enhancing mothers' breastfeeding empowerment.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2026Article
- Spatial inequalities in breastfeeding initiation in the United States: A multiscale analysis of county-level determinants.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Feasibility of the breastfeeding peer support application-perspectives of peer supporters and breastfeeding mothers.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Article
- It Takes a Village: How Community-Based Peer Support for Breastfeeding Bolsters Lactation Prevalence Among Black Mississippians on the Gulf Coast.Pediatric reports · 2024Article
- Resisting stigma: the role of online communities in young mothers' successful breastfeeding.International breastfeeding journal · 2024Article
- Beyond ideals: why the (medical) AI industry needs to motivate behavioural change in line with fairness and transparency values, and how it can do it.AI & society · 2024Article
- Strengthening Peer Mentoring Relationships for New Mothers: A Qualitative Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Feasibility and Acceptability of an Online WhatsApp Support Group on Breastfeeding: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- An integrative review on mothers' experiences of online breastfeeding peer support: Motivations, attributes and effects.Maternal & child nutrition · 2021Review
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2 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Information on the experiences surrounding online breastfeeding peer support among breastfeeding mothers and its effects on breastfeeding outcomes is growing yet to be synthesized. The aim of this review was to synthesize the evidence of mothers' experiences of online breastfeeding peer support. An integrative review was conducted. Five electronic databases were searched. Two reviewers independently screened the articles for inclusion. The inclusion criteria were (1) involved original data focusing on mothers' experiences of online breastfeeding peer support, (2) participants who were mothers who were breastfeeding or had experiences of breastfeeding and (3) studies focusing on interaction and communication among mothers through online communities. In total, 14 publications met the inclusion criteria. Breastfeeding mothers turned to online groups when they felt isolated, lacked professional support or preferred online support over face-to-face support. Online breastfeeding peer support was characterized as a virtual community, with easy access, availability and a wealth of resources from actual experiences of mothers. It empowered breastfeeding mothers and resulted in changes in breastfeeding outcomes and perceptions. The positive aspects of online breastfeeding peer support have recently garnered more attention. This review provided baseline data and evidence to supplement and improve the current breastfeeding support system for breastfeeding mothers. The evidence on the effectiveness of online breastfeeding peer support for influencing breastfeeding outcomes remains inconclusive. Further empirical studies with rigorous study designs are warranted.
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