ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2022
Why do first-time mothers not intend to breastfeed? --A qualitative exploratory study on the decision-making of non-initiation in Jingzhou, China.
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- Breastfeeding and dietary habits in childhood and adolescence: the PASOS study.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Observational
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- A Major Gap Between the Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Towards Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding in Afghanistan in 2021.Maternal and child health journal · 2024Article
- Encouraging Breastfeeding Without Guilt: A Qualitative Study of Breastfeeding Promotion in the Singapore Healthcare Setting.International journal of women's health · 2024Article
- Current prevalence, changes, and determinants of breastfeeding practice in China: data from cross-sectional national household health services surveys in 2013 and 2018.International breastfeeding journal · 2023Article
- Breastfeeding competency and its influencing factors among pregnant women in third trimester pregnancy: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough breastfeeding is one of the top priorities for public health in China, the rate of breastfeeding is still low and a large number of women do not initiate breastfeeding due to various reasons. Hence, this study aimed to understand the decision-making of non-initiation and reveal the underlying reasons in order to protect, support, and promote breastfeeding.
methodsIn-depth, exploratory interviews were carried out with 13 new mothers who did not initiate breastfeeding. The collected data were analyzed by inductive content analysis.
resultsAlthough mothers generally understood the protective effects of breastfeeding, they believed that formula milk is a good alternative to human milk and even better in some aspects. Five core themes related to non-initiation decision-making emerged: (1) expected breastfeeding stress; (2) maladjustment to the maternal role; (3) concerns about physiological issues; (4) the lack of knowledge about the risks of artificial feeding; (5) belief that it is better not to initiate than to interrupt.
conclusionsThe environment for mothers to breastfeed in China is not supportive enough, and the medical staff and families should be held responsible for the non-initiation of breastfeeding. More professionals are needed to support mothers to solve their problems and breastfeeding education should be further expanded.
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