ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2023
Breastfeeding in primiparous women - expectations and reality: a prospective questionnaire survey.
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- Pooled it
- Effectiveness of individualized breastfeeding counseling during the dyad's stay in rooming-in: a randomized, multicenter, open and parallel study.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Trial
- Desired but Unattained Breastfeeding: A Qualitative Exploration of Maternal Perceptions in a Cultural-Religious Context.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Interventions Aiming to Improve Breastfeeding Duration Among Primiparous Women: A Scoping Review.Pediatric reports · 2026Review
- Timing Routines With Patience: A Focused Ethnography on Newborn Breastfeeding in Hospitals.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Article
- Risk prediction model for non-exclusive breastfeeding within 6 weeks postpartum in primiparous women.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- High breastfeeding continuation at two months after birth in women receiving home-based postnatal midwifery care and factors associated with breastfeeding cessation: A prospective cohort study.European journal of midwifery · 2026Article
- Factors Associated With Breastfeeding Outcomes in Lebanon: A National Cross-Sectional Study.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Evaluating the process of practice enhancement for exclusive breastfeeding (PEEB): a participatory action research approach for clinical innovation.International breastfeeding journal · 2024Article
- Awareness of the Maternal Health Benefits of Lactation Among U.S. Pregnant Individuals.Women's health issues : official publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's HealthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundBreastfeeding provides the optimal nutrition for infants and offers numerous benefits for both mother and child. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life and the introduction of complementary feeding between the fifth and seventh months of life. There is a discrepancy between breastfeeding recommendations and the actual duration of breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to analyse breastfeeding behaviour in primiparous women in order to be able to provide support for mothers.
methodsIn this prospective, questionnaire-based study conducted between 2020 and 2022, primiparous women were asked to complete three questionnaires at three defined survey time points (routine prepartum presentation, postpartum hospitalization, completed sixth month of life).
resultsA total of 140 women were included and returned all three questionnaires. Fifty-eight percent performed breastfeeding exclusively at least until their baby had reached the age of 6 months, whereas 20% already stopped within the first 6 months. The main reasons given for early cessation were insufficient milk supply and inadequate infant weight gain. A comprehensive level of prepartum knowledge had a significant positive effect on participants' sense of confidence with breastfeeding. Sociodemographic factors such as age and educational level were also associated with breastfeeding behaviour, but significant corresponding differences in the duration of breastfeeding were not observed. Women with postpartum midwifery care breastfed significantly longer (p < 0.05).
conclusionsBreastfeeding behaviour and duration are influenced by multiple factors. Although certain sociodemographic factors are unalterable, comprehensive prepartum knowledge transfer and postpartum midwifery care have a positive impact on breastfeeding behaviour.
trial registrationThe study was retrospectively registered at the German Clinical Trials Register (Deutsches Register Klinischer Studien, DRKS) on 6 December 2022 (DRKS00030763).
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