ArticleInternational health2023
Breastfeeding-related neck pain: prevalence and correlates among Nigerian lactating mothers.
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- Effect of pilates exercises plus breastfeeding positioning adjustment on artificial intelligence-assessed craniovertebral angle in breastfeeding women with forward head posture: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Effects of Traditional and Innovative Safe Breastfeeding Pillows on Postpartum Maternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Awareness, and Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of nursing management · 2026Trial
- Breastfeeding related neck pain among lactating mothers in selected hospitals in Bafoussam, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding-related musculoskeletal pain among lactating mothers in Arabic-speaking countries: prevalences, associations, and functional impact.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Physiotherapy Protocol for Pain in the Immediate Postcesarean Postpartum: Randomized Clinical Trial.Obstetrics and gynecology international · 2026Article
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- Posture Monitoring During Breastfeeding: Smart Underwear Integrated with an Accelerometer and Flexible Sensors.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The Impact of Physical Activity on the Prevention of Spine Musculoskeletal Disorders in Lactating Women in Cameroon.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundBreastfeeding (BF) is a physically demanding task and is predominantly performed in a head-down position as the mother attempts to maintain eye contact with the infant. There are possibilities of BF-related neck pain (BFRNP) that have not been widely studied. This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of BFRNP in Nigerian lactating mothers.
methodsA cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 310 lactating mothers selected from post-natal clinics in Enugu, Nigeria. Information on their BF profile was sought as well as the prevalence and characteristics of BFRNP using a self-structured questionnaire.
resultsIt was found that cradle hold was the commonly adopted BF position (94.0%) and the majority breastfed ≥10 times daily (55.2%) for <30 min per session (49.1%). BFRNP was seen in 51.7% of women, of which 55.0% reported moderate pain intensity and 60.0% experienced this pain during BF. None of the maternal characteristics and breastfeeding profiles were significantly associated with the prevalence of BFRNP (p>0.05).
conclusionsThere is a high prevalence of BFRNP among nursing mothers. Although maternal characteristics and BF positions were not associated with reported BFRNP, the results suggest that changing BF positions reduces neck pain during nursing sessions. Therefore this study recommends that nursing mothers should regularly change their BF positions to increase relaxation and comfort.
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