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ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2025

Breastfeeding experiences of COVID-19 survivor multipara mothers during pre- and post-COVID-19: a comparative phenomenological study.

Sawsan Abuhammad, Shaher Hamaideh, Rowaida Almaaitah, Zelal Kharaba, Hossam Alhawatmeh, Heba Hijazi, Nabeel Al Yateem, Vidya Seshan, Muhammad Arsyad Subu, Amat Al-Khaleq O Mehrass

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Sawsan AbuhammadDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
Shaher HamaidehDepartment of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
Rowaida AlmaaitahDepartment of Community and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Zelal KharabaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, Collage of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
Hossam AlhawatmehDepartment of Adult Health, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Heba HijaziDepartment of Health Care Management, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
Nabeel Al YateemDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
Vidya SeshanDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
Muhammad Arsyad SubuDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
Amat Al-Khaleq O MehrassFaculty of Medicine, Dhamar University, Thamar, Yemen. amatalkhaleqmehrass@gmail.com.

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Abstract

aimThis study aims to explore the experiences faced by survivor of COVID-19 multipara Jordanian breastfeeding mothers.

methodThis study employed a qualitative phenomenological design to explore the breastfeeding experiences of COVID-19 survivor multipara mothers in Jordan during the post-COVID-19 period. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling through social media platforms, community postings, and word of mouth. Data collection occurred between January and March 2024 via guideline interviews conducted during the early postpartum period. A total of 20 multiparous breastfeeding women were interviewed until data saturation was reached. Thematic and content analysis was applied to transcribed interview data using NVivo software, with themes identified through iterative coding and consensus among researchers to ensure reliability and depth of insight.

resultsThe study identified five themes: breastfeeding experience during the post-COVID-19 period compared to pre-COVID, breastfeeding women's thoughts about vaccination effects on their milk, types of barriers/challenges women experienced while breastfeeding during the post-COVID period compared to pre-COVID-19, receiving any education regarding breastfeeding during the post-COVID-19 period, and suggestions to improve the breastfeeding experience compared to pre-COVID-19.

conclusionThis study offers valuable insights into the breastfeeding experiences of multipara mothers in Jordan who survived COVID-19 and continued to breastfeed during the post-pandemic period. The findings highlight a range of physical, psychological, and social challenges that these mothers faced, including changes in milk supply, concerns about vaccination, emotional distress, and limited support systems. Despite these obstacles, many mothers demonstrated resilience and a strong desire to continue breastfeeding. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Breast FeedingCOVID-19MothersSurvivorsAdultFemaleHumansJordanParityPostpartum PeriodQualitative ResearchSARS-CoV-2BreastfeedingExperiencePre-post COVIDVaccination

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PMCPMC12023613

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