Abstract
benefits for both the mother and infant that increase and
strengthen with its prolonged duration. This review was
conducted with the aim of understanding the prevalent factors
in breastfeeding discontinuation before 6 months. Seven studies
met the search criteria following analysis and four themes
emerged: lack of support; physical or emotional health of
the mother; maternal choice; and insufficient milk supply. It
became apparent that each of these themes was underpinned
by a lack of support. The views of mothers crossed a range of
sociodemographic differences and, although their views were
based on their individual experiences, the value of support from
health professionals, family and peers appears to be crucial
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 240-246 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Visiting |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 14 May 2018 |
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Why do mothers stop breastfeeding before 6 months? A literature review. / Wray, Ashleigh; Garside, Joanne.
In: Journal of Health Visiting, Vol. 6, No. 5, 14.05.2018, p. 240-246.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Why do mothers stop breastfeeding before 6 months?
T2 - A literature review
AU - Wray, Ashleigh
AU - Garside, Joanne
PY - 2018/5/14
Y1 - 2018/5/14
N2 - Breastfeeding has many psychological, physical and emotionalbenefits for both the mother and infant that increase andstrengthen with its prolonged duration. This review wasconducted with the aim of understanding the prevalent factorsin breastfeeding discontinuation before 6 months. Seven studiesmet the search criteria following analysis and four themesemerged: lack of support; physical or emotional health ofthe mother; maternal choice; and insufficient milk supply. Itbecame apparent that each of these themes was underpinnedby a lack of support. The views of mothers crossed a range ofsociodemographic differences and, although their views werebased on their individual experiences, the value of support fromhealth professionals, family and peers appears to be crucial
AB - Breastfeeding has many psychological, physical and emotionalbenefits for both the mother and infant that increase andstrengthen with its prolonged duration. This review wasconducted with the aim of understanding the prevalent factorsin breastfeeding discontinuation before 6 months. Seven studiesmet the search criteria following analysis and four themesemerged: lack of support; physical or emotional health ofthe mother; maternal choice; and insufficient milk supply. Itbecame apparent that each of these themes was underpinnedby a lack of support. The views of mothers crossed a range ofsociodemographic differences and, although their views werebased on their individual experiences, the value of support fromhealth professionals, family and peers appears to be crucial
U2 - 10.12968/johv.2018.6.5.240
DO - 10.12968/johv.2018.6.5.240
M3 - Review article
VL - 6
SP - 240
EP - 246
JO - Journal of Health Visiting
JF - Journal of Health Visiting
SN - 2050-8719
IS - 5
ER -