title: Breastfeeding--midwives' personal experiences.
abstract: 99% of midwife mothers surveyed had a positive attitude to breastfeeding. 82% of these midwives considered that they had been successful in their attempt to breastfeed their own babies. 66% felt that the theory of breastfeeding they learned was applicable in practice. Of those for whom theory was applicable in practice, 76% felt that their theoretical knowledge also contributed to a positive personal experience of breastfeeding. The factors which contributed to successful breastfeeding were a relaxed approach, a positive attitude, determination and good support from partners and other midwives. The factors which contributed to unsuccessful breast-feeding were breast problems, fatigue, and poor milk supply. Midwife mothers would have appreciated more support with breastfeeding-many felt that they were left to cope on their own because they were health professionals.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McMulkin
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Malone
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires