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Title: First-time mothers' experience of breastfeeding after discharge from hospital.
Authors: Bugeja, Carmen
Keywords: Breastfeeding
Midwifery
Hospitals -- Admissions and discharge
Mothers
Motherhood
Sociology
Culture
Issue Date: 2012
Citation: Bugeja C. (2012). First-time mothers' experience of breastfeeding after discharge from hospital (Bachelor's dissertation).
Abstract: Breastfeeding rates in Malta have never been recorded at adequate levels in spite of the World health organisation's recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months. Studies have been carried out exploring reasons for this occurrence, and interventions taken to ameliorate conditions, yet improvement is slow. The current study aimed to investigate the 'First time breastfeeding mothers' lived experience of breastfeeding', delving into mothers' emotions, and factors that helped or hindered this experience especially that of the support available and maternal satisfaction or dissatisfaction of this support. The study was a qualitative one using a convenience sample. Twelve invitations were sent to first time breastfeeding mothers, six of which were accepted. Data were collected by means of semi-structured face to face interviews which were audio recorded. The interviews were transcribed and analysed according to Pope and Mays's (2002) Qualitative Research Analysis Approach. Data analysis revealed that the first time breastfeeding mothers encountered unexpected challenges which were overcome by internal and external efforts. Maternal satisfaction levels towards the support received was very high; however dissatisfaction was also reported. Breastfeeding was perceived both positively and negatively. Furthermore the Socio-cultural influence locally proved to be more in opposition than in favour of breastfeeding. The recommendations devised included; the nurturing of a breastfeeding supportive society and providing correct and adequate ante-natal education of potential breastfeeding couples, together with ongoing education for professionals. Furthermore the possibility of providing a 24 hour phone in service for breastfeeding problems and counselling services for mothers who encounter significant difficulties with parturition. Key words - Breastfeeding; first time mothers; unexpected challenges; helped/hindered; support; satisfaction/ dissatisfaction.
Description: B.SC.(HONS)MIDWIFERY
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56359
Appears in Collections:Dissertations - FacHScMid - 2012

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