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

Abigail Wheeler Orcid Logo, Shanti Farrington Orcid Logo, Fay Sweeting Orcid Logo, Amy Brown Orcid Logo, Andrew Mayers Orcid Logo

Healthcare, Volume: 12, Issue: 17

Swansea University Author: Amy Brown Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.3390/healthcare12171794

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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 re...

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ISSN: 2227-9032
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