Breastfeeding practices in women with type 1 diabetes: A discussion of the psychosocial factors and policies in Sweden and Australia.

CONCLUSION: There is limited research on the impact of attitudes towards breastfeeding, emotional and social well-being and diabetes-related stress on the decision of women with T1DM to initiate and continue to breastfeed for at least 6 months. A more comprehensive understanding of the breastfeeding practices and psychosocial factors operating during the first 6 months after birth for women with T1DM will be instrumental in the future design of interventions promoting initiation and continuation of breastfeeding in Sweden, Australia and elsewhere.
PMID: 25435074 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Women Birth - November 27, 2014 Category: Midwifery Authors: Rasmussen B, Skouteris H, Berg M, Nagle C, Morris H, Nankervis A, Sparud-Lundin C Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research