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Article: Experiences of expressed human milk feeding: A qualitative study
Title | Experiences of expressed human milk feeding: A qualitative study |
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Keywords | Breastfeeding Human milk expression Infant feeding Pumped human milk Qualitative research |
Issue Date | 23-Aug-2023 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Citation | Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare, 2023, v. 38 How to Cite? |
Abstract | Objective: The objective of this study was to understand and describe the breastfeeding experiences of Chinese women with a high proportion of expressed human milk feeding. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used to describe the usual practices of expressed human milk feeding among breastfeeding women. We conducted semi-structured, in-depth, one-to-one interviews with participants (N = 25) who had a high proportion of expressed human milk feeding. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: We identified three main themes: a sense of control, a sense of security, and milk expression challenges. Participants described that expressed human milk feeding provided a greater sense of control over their time and provided more freedom as they were no longer restricted by their infant's feeding schedule. Furthermore, knowing the amount of milk and having a stored milk supply provided a sense of security. However, providing expressed human milk can be time-consuming and has a lower intimacy level when compared with direct breastfeeding. Conclusion: Expressed human milk feeding can provide a greater sense of control and was used as an immediate solution to direct breastfeeding problems. However, some participants experienced challenges in expressed human milk feeding, and some preferred breastfeed directly. Therefore, it is crucial to strengthen the breastfeeding support provided in the early postpartum period to ensure that all breastfeeding persons can breastfeed directly. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/337463 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 1.4 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.531 |
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dc.contributor.author | Fan, Heidi Sze Lok | - |
dc.contributor.author | Fong, Daniel Yee Tak | - |
dc.contributor.author | Lok, Kris Yuet Wan | - |
dc.contributor.author | Tarrant, Marie | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-03-11T10:21:03Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2024-03-11T10:21:03Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2023-08-23 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare, 2023, v. 38 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1877-5756 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/337463 | - |
dc.description.abstract | <div><p><strong>Objective: </strong> The objective of this study was to understand and describe the breastfeeding experiences of Chinese women with a high proportion of expressed human milk feeding.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> A qualitative descriptive design was used to describe the usual practices of expressed human milk feeding among breastfeeding women. We conducted semi-structured, in-depth, one-to-one interviews with participants (N = 25) who had a high proportion of expressed human milk feeding. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> We identified three main themes: a sense of control, a sense of security, and milk expression challenges. Participants described that expressed human milk feeding provided a greater sense of control over their time and provided more freedom as they were no longer restricted by their infant's feeding schedule. Furthermore, knowing the amount of milk and having a stored milk supply provided a sense of security. However, providing expressed human milk can be time-consuming and has a lower intimacy level when compared with direct breastfeeding.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Expressed human milk feeding can provide a greater sense of control and was used as an immediate solution to direct breastfeeding problems. However, some participants experienced challenges in expressed human milk feeding, and some preferred breastfeed directly. Therefore, it is crucial to strengthen the breastfeeding support provided in the early postpartum period to ensure that all breastfeeding persons can breastfeed directly.</p></div> | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.publisher | Elsevier | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare | - |
dc.subject | Breastfeeding | - |
dc.subject | Human milk expression | - |
dc.subject | Infant feeding | - |
dc.subject | Pumped human milk | - |
dc.subject | Qualitative research | - |
dc.title | Experiences of expressed human milk feeding: A qualitative study | - |
dc.type | Article | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.srhc.2023.100903 | - |
dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-85168992254 | - |
dc.identifier.volume | 38 | - |
dc.identifier.isi | WOS:001143592000001 | - |
dc.identifier.issnl | 1877-5756 | - |