title: Breast-feeding Coparenting Framework: A New Framework to Improve Breast-feeding Duration and Exclusivity.
abstract: Targeting mothers and fathers in breast-feeding promotion programs is recommended as research has found that father's support positively impacts breast-feeding duration and exclusivity. Breast-feeding coparenting refers to the manner in which parents work together to achieve their breast-feeding goals. The Breast-feeding Coparenting Framework was developed on the basis of diverse coparenting models and research related to father's involvement with breast-feeding. This framework consists of 5 components: joint breast-feeding goal setting, shared breast-feeding responsibility, proactive breast-feeding support, father's/partner's parental-child interactions, and productive communication and problem solving. This framework may be of value to policy makers and program providers working to improve breast-feeding outcomes.
authors.affiliation: University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (Dr Abbass-Dick); University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr Dennis); and St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Dr Dennis).
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Abbass-Dick
authors.forename: Cindy-Lee
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Dennis
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010290:Parents; D012919:Social Behavior