Postpartum Depression, Infant Feeding Practices, and Infant Weight Gain at Six Months of Age

Abstract Introduction This study examined postpartum depression (PPD) as a potential risk factor for non-adherence to infant feeding guidelines and subsequent infant weight gain. Methods Participants were mother-infant dyads from the Infant Feeding Practices Study II ( N = 1447). Main study variable...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric health care 2014, Vol.28 (1), p.43-50
Main Authors: Gaffney, Kathleen F., PhD, RN, F/PNP-BC, Kitsantas, Panagiota, PhD, Brito, Albert, MD, Swamidoss, Carol S.S., MPH, RNC-MNN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Advanced Practice Nursing
child obesity
Depression, Postpartum
Female
Humans
Infant
infant feeding
Infant Food
infant weight
Nursing
Pediatrics
Postpartum depression
Weight Gain
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Introduction This study examined postpartum depression (PPD) as a potential risk factor for non-adherence to infant feeding guidelines and subsequent infant weight gain. Methods Participants were mother-infant dyads from the Infant Feeding Practices Study II ( N = 1447). Main study variables were PPD, breastfeeding intensity, addition of cereal to infant formula, and age of introduction to solid foods. Results In logistic models adjusted for sociodemographic factors, mothers with PPD were 1.57 times (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.16, 2.13) more likely to breastfeed at low intensity and 1.77 times (95% CI: 1.16, 2.68) more likely to add cereal to infant formula. Although PPD was associated with the early introduction to solid foods (odds ratio: 1.42; 95% CI: 1.07, 1.89), this relationship was not significant after adjusting for potential confounders. A small but significantly greater average weight gain at 6 months was observed among infants of mothers with PPD (10.15 lb, SD = 2.32 vs. 9.85 lb, SD = 2.32). Discussion Screening for PPD at well-child visits may lead to improved maternal health outcomes and the prevention of early life risk factors for childhood obesity.
ISSN:0891-5245
1532-656X
DOI:10.1016/j.pedhc.2012.10.005