The Association of Low Social Support with Breast Milk Expression in Low-Income Mother-Preterm Infant Dyads

Conclusion: Low social support was not associated with initiation but was associated with low breast milk expression during hospitalization. Interventions to enhance social support for mothers of premature infants, especially those reporting low social support from family and friends, may increase in-hospital expression and long-term breastfeeding.
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research