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Initiation and exclusivity of breastfeeding: association with mothers' and fathers' prenatal and postnatal depression and marital distress

Authors: Ahlqvist-Bjorkroth S, Vaarno J, Junttila N, Pajulo M, Raiha H, Niinikoski H, Lagstrom H

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

Publication year: 2016

Journal: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica

Journal name in source: ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA

Journal acronym: ACTA OBSTET GYN SCAN

Volume: 95

Issue: 4

First page : 396

Last page: 404

Number of pages: 9

ISSN: 0001-6349

eISSN: 1600-0412

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.12857

Abstract

ConclusionsThe findings suggest that the continuity of maternal depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period has adverse effect on EBF duration. Identification and treatment of mothers' depressive symptoms already during the prenatal period may improve breastfeeding practices. The finding of mothers' marital distress having positive impact on breastfeeding practices requires further investigation.