Mothers’ psychological distress and feeding of their preterm infants

Prematurity
Written By Britt Pados

In this descriptive study of 34 mothers and their infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), we found that increased maternal psychological distress, particularly depressive symptoms and role stress, were associated with less use of developmentally supportive feeding behaviors. Supporting maternal well-being is a critical aspect of supporting positive early infant feeding interactions.

Authors: Jinhee Park, Suzanne Thoyre, Hayley Estrem, Britt Pados, George Knafl, & Debra Brandon

Publication information: MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. 2016; 41(4): 221-229. doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000248

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Britt Pados
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