ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2024
Breastfeeding experience of postnatal mothers separated from preterm infants after discharge: a phenomenology qualitative approach.
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- Mothers' experiences of feeding their premature infants after discharge from the hospital: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Pooled it
- Needs for discharge planning among parents of preterm infants in the NICU: a systematic review and meta-synthesis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Breastfeeding in term and preterm infants with and without growth restriction: A 50-year analysis of incidence and duration.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
- Maternal Experiences with Exclusive Pumping-An Online Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effect of obsessive compulsive behavior and breastfeeding self-efficacy on maternal satisfaction in the postpartum period: a case-control study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- The struggles of breastfeeding mothers of preterm infants: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundBreastfeeding practices are influenced by the maternal-infant bond relationship. Mothers of preterm infants in the puerperium face many challenges and support is needed to maintain breastfeeding after hospital discharge. This study explored the breastfeeding experiences among mothers of preterm infants and challenges that influenced their breastfeeding practices.
methodsA qualitative phenomenological approach was used involving the mothers of preterm infants during the puerperium in Shanghai who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and consented to participate in the study. The mothers were recruited using purposive sampling. Eighteen participants were interviewed using semi-structured in-depth interviews. All interviews were recorded in digital audio, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis.
findingsThe breastfeeding experience among mothers of preterm infants included four themes: breastfeeding motivation, breastfeeding challenges, breastfeeding support and education, and response to parental stress. Breastfeeding challenges included perceived insufficient milk, bottle preference, and maternal-infant separation. Two sub-themes of breastfeeding support included breastfeeding knowledge and approach.
conclusionTo overcome breastfeeding challenges and improve the breastfeeding rate of preterm infants after discharge, medical professionals must develop individualized breastfeeding plans based on a comprehensive assessment of the needs of mothers who delivered a preterm infant.
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