Breastfeeding
-best source of nutrition
-lower risk of asthma, obesity, SIDs, type 1 diabetes
-shares antibodies from mother with baby
Feelings of extreme sadness, guilt, low-self-worth, and hopelessness that follow within one month following childbirth
What is breastfeeding self-efficacy?
A mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed.
What is exclusive breastfeeding
Giving only breastmilk for the baby's food, no other food or beverage except for required medicines, vitamins, and minerals
Can a mother be at risk for PPD even without a history of mental health illness?
Yes
True or False
Women with high breastfeeding self-efficacy are more likely to continue breastfeeding.
What are some benefits of breastfeeding to the mother?
Reduce mother's risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, HTN
What scale is used to measure risk for PPD?
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
What are some factors that affect breastfeeding self-efficacy?
-mother's psychological status
-social support
-performance
-teaching/intervention by HCW
-Postpartum depression
-low breastfeeding self-efficacy
What is the name of the scale used to measure breastfeeding self-efficacy?
Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short-Form