Mind the Mother When Considering Breastfeeding
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A strong support network is critical for the wellbeing of pregnant and postpartum persons, and those who have this support are more likely to embrace their pregnancy.
“A strong support network is critical for the wellbeing of pregnant and postpartum persons, and those who have this support are more likely to embrace their pregnancy [53].”
From Exploring the effects of mental health on bonding and caregiving among pregnant and postpartum persons with likely depression and/or PTSD in South Africa: a qualitative analysis (2026) · cites this paper as [53]
The section “Operating ‘With the Mother in the Mind’” identifies social support as a factor in the perception of motherhood and says family involvement in feeding decisions could benefit maternal mental health. It does not say that people with strong support networks are more likely to embrace their pregnancy. (LLM, conf=0.85)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredA qualitative study conducted in Johannesburg, SA found when participants received informational support in health settings, they were more likely to think positively of their pregnancy.
“A qualitative study conducted in Johannesburg, SA found when participants received informational support in health settings, they were more likely to think positively of their pregnancy [53].”
From Exploring the effects of mental health on bonding and caregiving among pregnant and postpartum persons with likely depression and/or PTSD in South Africa: a qualitative analysis (2026) · cites this paper as [53]
The Recommendations sections discuss screening during pregnancy check-ups and individualized support for maternal mental health, but do not report a qualitative study in Johannesburg or link informational support in health settings to more positive feelings about pregnancy. Searches for Johannesburg and that reported finding found no passage addressing it in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.75)
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- Authors
- Rivi, V., Petrilli, G., & Blom, J. M. C.
- Affiliations
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Blom, Johanna M. C.
- Venue
- Frontiers in Global Women's Health
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Published
- 2020-09-15
- Volume
- 1
- Pages
- 3-3
- ISSN
- 2673-5059 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC8593947
- OpenAlex
- W3130709175
- Cited by
- 30
- References
- 2
- Citations by year
- 2026: 6 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 6 · 2021: 2
- FWCI
- 1.40
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Frontiers in Global Women s Health (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Infant Nutrition and Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Keywords
- breastfeeding, maternal health, motherhood, maternal well-being
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