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ArticleMaternal and child health journal2024

Mothers' Experiences During the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage in Washington D.C.

Allison C Sylvetsky, Sarah A Hughes, Janae T Kuttamperoor, Hailey R Moore, Jeanne Murphy, Jennifer Sacheck, Emily R Smith

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Allison C SylvetskyDepartment of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20052, USA. asylvets@gwu.edu.
Sarah A Hughes *Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20052, USA.
Janae T Kuttamperoor *Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20052, USA.
Hailey R MooreDivision of Psychology, Children's National Hospital, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20010, USA.
Jeanne MurphySchool of Nursing, The George Washington University, 1919 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 20006, USA.
Jennifer SacheckDepartment of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20052, USA.
Emily R SmithDepartment of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, 950 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20052, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAn unprecedented shortage of infant formula occurred in the United States (U.S.) in 2022 and posed widespread challenges to infant feeding nationwide. The purpose of this study is to investigate mothers' experiences during the 2022 infant formula shortage and its perceived impacts on infants' diet and health.

methodsMothers (n = 45) of infants under 8 months old from Washington D.C. were invited to participate in a virtual study meeting during the summer of 2022. Mothers completed surveys regarding their demographics, infants' anthropometrics, infant feeding practices, information they have received about infant feeding, and knowledge about infant feeding practices. They then participated in a qualitative interview about their experiences during the infant formula shortage.

resultsOverarching themes were: the shortage (1) had adverse impacts on mothers' mental and emotional health; (2) had significant financial and intangible costs; (3) led to changes in infant feeding practices; (4) social and family networks were helpful in navigating the shortage; and (5) mothers felt fortunate to have resources to breastfeed and/or obtain formula. DISCUSSION: The infant formula shortage adversely impacted mothers' mental and emotional health, and was costly, in terms of financial and intangible costs. Findings demonstrate the need to develop clinical and policy approaches to support mothers in feeding their infants and provide education about safe infant feeding practices.

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Infant FormulaMothersBreast FeedingFeeding BehaviorFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInfantWashingtonInfant feedingInfant formulaMental healthPediatrics

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PMCPMC11001681

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