title: The relationship between breastfeeding test weights and postpartum breastfeeding rates.
abstract: This secondary analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between test weights and days of breastfeeding. Test weights were performed with a scale (accurate to 2 grams) before and after feeding. Days of breastfeeding was measured by self-reporting. All test weights were interrelated and were associated with higher days of breastfeeding. Test weights at day 2 to 4 and at 2 weeks were not correlated significantly with either intention or self-efficacy at any time. However, 6-week test weights were correlated with intention at all 3 times, and self-efficacy at 6 weeks. Women with higher breastfeeding self-efficacy scores tended to report higher intention to breastfeed for 6 months.
authors.affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361, USA.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wilhelm
authors.forename: T Kim
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Rodehorst-Weber
authors.forename: Mary Beth
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Flanders Stepans
authors.forename: Melody
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hertzog
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000254:growth & development*; D033182:Intention; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013997:Time Factors; D015430:Weight Gain; D055815:Young Adult