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A Comparison Between Late Preterm and Term Infants on Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health

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Title
A Comparison Between Late Preterm and Term Infants on Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health
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Maternal and Child Health Journal, October 2012
DOI 10.1007/s10995-012-1153-1
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Sheila W. McDonald, Karen M. Benzies, Jenna E. Gallant, Deborah A. McNeil, Siobhan M. Dolan, Suzanne C. Tough

Abstract

The objective of this study was to compare breastfeeding, postpartum mental health, and health service utilization between a group of late preterm (LP) maternal infant pairs and term counterparts. Data was drawn from a prospective community-based cohort in Calgary, Alberta. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed. LP infants were more likely to have had a longer median length of stay after birth (P < 0.001) and a higher re-hospitalization rate at 4-months (P < 0.001) compared to term infants. Mothers of LP infants were more likely to report immediate breastfeeding difficulties (P < 0.001) and earlier cessation of breastfeeding at 4-months postpartum (P = 0.008). Multivariable analyses revealed that LP status was an independent risk factor for excessive symptoms of maternal anxiety (OR = 2.07; 95 % CI = 1.08,3.98), but not for depression, stress, or low parenting morale. LP infants and their families are a vulnerable population with unique developmental trajectories. Further longitudinal research is required.

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Country Count As %
Spain 2 <1%
United States 2 <1%
Mexico 1 <1%
Canada 1 <1%
Unknown 240 98%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 39 16%
Student > Ph. D. Student 29 12%
Student > Bachelor 27 11%
Student > Doctoral Student 19 8%
Researcher 16 7%
Other 47 19%
Unknown 69 28%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 53 22%
Nursing and Health Professions 45 18%
Psychology 35 14%
Social Sciences 15 6%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 4 2%
Other 17 7%
Unknown 77 31%
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