作者: Pamela D. Hill , Kathleen S. Hanson , Amy L. Mefford
DOI: 10.1177/089033449401000313
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摘要: The feeding behavior and problems of mothers low birthweight (LBW) infants following hospital discharge have not been well documented. purpose this paper is to report the patterns LBW their mothers' reasons for a decline in breastfeeding. A convenience sample 110 from eight midwestern hospitals was surveyed. Eight weeks after delivery, 28 percent were providing mother's milk exclusively, 29 combination artificial milk, 43 had weaned infants. An inductive analysis breastfeeding given by yielded two primary maternal concerns: production transfer infant. Lactation management strategies that meet special needs these should be taught during hospitalization discharge.