Galactagogue Food Consumption, Perception of Insufficient Milk Supply, and Exclusive Breastfeeding in Chinese Postpartum Women: An Analysis of Repeated Measures.
| Autor: | Shen Q; Wuhan University, China., Huang CR; Wuhan University, China., Du WW; Wuhan University, China., Li JY; Wuhan University, China., Redding SR; Project HOPE, Washington, DC, USA., Ouyang YQ; Wuhan University, China. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society [J Transcult Nurs] 2023 Sep; Vol. 34 (5), pp. 365-374. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 03. |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10436596231184650 |
| Abstrakt: | Introduction: Little research has explored galactagogue food consumption in China. This study aims to investigate consumption patterns and how they relate to perceived insufficient milk supply and exclusive breastfeeding. Methods: Data were collected from postpartum women in China at six time points: baseline demographic questionnaire before hospital discharge (T0), galactagogue food questionnaire at 1 month postpartum (T1), Hill and Humenick Lactation Scale at 6 weeks postpartum (T2), and breastfeeding practices at 1, 2, 3 and 4 months postpartum (T1, T3, T4, T5). Results: Of 218 participants who completed the galactagogue food questionnaire, 64.68% were consumers. No association was found between galactagogue food consumption and perceived insufficient milk supply. Consumers were less likely to breastfeed exclusively. Discussion: Future research should emphasize a deeper understanding of consumer behaviors and family support in providing professional guidance on postpartum nutrition that considers not only social and cultural experiences but also broader medical aspects. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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