COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence’s Post

Breastfeeding and perinatal mental health is something we’re often consulted about. Here’s a new article from BMC with some interesting insights. “Positive breastfeeding experiences of mothers with perinatal mental health conditions can mediate positive outcomes such as enhanced mother/infant bonding, increased self-esteem, and a perceived potential for healing. “Alternatively, a lack of consistent support and advice from healthcare professionals, particularly around health concerns and medication safety, can lead to feelings of confusion, negatively impact breastfeeding choices, and potentially aggravate perinatal mental health symptoms. “Appropriate support, adequate breastfeeding education, and clear advice, particularly around medication safety, are required to improve breastfeeding experiences for women with varied perinatal mental health conditions.” https://lnkd.in/gG_FZzJH

Breastfeeding experiences of women with perinatal mental health problems: a systematic review and thematic synthesis - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Breastfeeding experiences of women with perinatal mental health problems: a systematic review and thematic synthesis - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

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