Perceived Pressures and Mental Health of Breastfeeding Mothers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Authors: Wheeler, A., Farrington, S., Sweeting, F., Brown, A. and Mayers, A.

Journal: Healthcare (Switzerland)

Volume: 12

Issue: 17

eISSN: 2227-9032

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12171794

Abstract:

When a mother is supported to breastfeed, the benefits for her mental health are significant. However, if pressured or unsupported, the opposite is true. This research examines mothers’ breastfeeding experiences, exploring how perceived pressure can impact perinatal mental health. A sample of 501 respondents to a research questionnaire was explored using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Three main themes identified were perceived pressure to breastfeed, perceived pressure not to breastfeed and mental health impact. The main findings were that mothers received conflicting advice from healthcare professionals, and pressures to feed in a certain way came from their support networks, as well as from their internal beliefs. Perceived pressures negatively impacted maternal mental health, while positive breastfeeding experiences benefitted mental health outcomes.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/40343/

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Perceived Pressures and Mental Health of Breastfeeding Mothers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Authors: Wheeler, A., Farrington, S., Sweeting, F., Brown, A. and Mayers, A.

Journal: Healthcare (Basel)

Volume: 12

Issue: 17

ISSN: 2227-9032

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12171794

Abstract:

When a mother is supported to breastfeed, the benefits for her mental health are significant. However, if pressured or unsupported, the opposite is true. This research examines mothers' breastfeeding experiences, exploring how perceived pressure can impact perinatal mental health. A sample of 501 respondents to a research questionnaire was explored using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Three main themes identified were perceived pressure to breastfeed, perceived pressure not to breastfeed and mental health impact. The main findings were that mothers received conflicting advice from healthcare professionals, and pressures to feed in a certain way came from their support networks, as well as from their internal beliefs. Perceived pressures negatively impacted maternal mental health, while positive breastfeeding experiences benefitted mental health outcomes.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/40343/

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Perceived Pressures and Mental Health of Breastfeeding Mothers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Authors: Wheeler, A., Farrington, S., Sweeting, F., Brown, A. and Mayers, A.

Journal: HEALTHCARE

Volume: 12

Issue: 17

eISSN: 2227-9032

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12171794

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/40343/

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Perceived Pressures and Mental Health of Breastfeeding Mothers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Authors: Wheeler, A., Farrington, S., Sweeting, F., Brown, A. and Mayers, A.

Journal: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Volume: 12

Issue: 17

Pages: 1794

eISSN: 2227-9032

ISSN: 2227-9032

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12171794

Abstract:

When a mother is supported to breastfeed, the benefits for her mental health are significant. However, if pressured or unsupported, the opposite is true. This research examines mothers' breastfeeding experiences, exploring how perceived pressure can impact perinatal mental health. A sample of 501 respondents to a research questionnaire was explored using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Three main themes identified were perceived pressure to breastfeed, perceived pressure not to breastfeed and mental health impact. The main findings were that mothers received conflicting advice from healthcare professionals, and pressures to feed in a certain way came from their support networks, as well as from their internal beliefs. Perceived pressures negatively impacted maternal mental health, while positive breastfeeding experiences benefitted mental health outcomes.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/40343/

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Perceived Pressures and Mental Health of Breastfeeding Mothers: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Authors: Wheeler, A., Farrington, S., Sweeting, F., Brown, A. and Mayers, A.

Journal: Healthcare

Volume: 12

Issue: 17

ISSN: 2227-9032

Abstract:

When a mother is supported to breastfeed, the benefits for her mental health are significant. However, if pressured or unsupported, the opposite is true. This research examines mothers' breastfeeding experiences, exploring how perceived pressure can impact perinatal mental health. A sample of 501 respondents to a research questionnaire was explored using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Three main themes identified were perceived pressure to breastfeed, perceived pressure not to breastfeed and mental health impact. The main findings were that mothers received conflicting advice from healthcare professionals, and pressures to feed in a certain way came from their support networks, as well as from their internal beliefs. Perceived pressures negatively impacted maternal mental health, while positive breastfeeding experiences benefitted mental health outcomes.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/40343/

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