The relationship between breastfeeding test weights and postpartum breastfeeding rates.
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.
Wilhelm
Susan
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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361, USA.
Rodehorst-Weber
T Kim
TK
Flanders Stepans
Mary Beth
MB
Hertzog
Melody
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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