Investigation of mothers' postpartum breastfeeding and comfort conditions

Our study explores the relationship between comfort and breastfeeding scores among 410 postpartum participants in Ankara, Turkey. We collected data through Lactation Rating System and a Postpartum Comfort Questionnaire. In our study, mean Lactation Rating System score was 8.33 ± 1.67 and Postpartum...

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Published in:Health care for women international 2021-07, Vol.42 (4-6), p.913-924
Main Authors: Sahin, Simge, Sinan, Ozlem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breastfeeding & lactation
Comfort
Mothers
Nursing
Postpartum period
Questionnaires
Womens health
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Summary:Our study explores the relationship between comfort and breastfeeding scores among 410 postpartum participants in Ankara, Turkey. We collected data through Lactation Rating System and a Postpartum Comfort Questionnaire. In our study, mean Lactation Rating System score was 8.33 ± 1.67 and Postpartum Comfort Questionnaire score was 122.06 ± 0.31. We found that mothers' successful breastfeeding was high and their comfort level was medium. We concluded that mothers' comfort levels had an impact on successful breastfeeding.
ISSN:0739-9332
1096-4665
DOI:10.1080/07399332.2021.1883022