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The development of a mother's internal working model of feeding

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to describe changes in a mother's early internal working model of infant feeding. DESIGN AND METHODS: In this qualitative study, 12 maternal responses to the semi-structured internal working model interview were audio-recorded, once in the neonatal intensive care unit after infants began oral feeding and once 2 weeks post-discharge. Interviews were analyzed using directed content analysis. RESULTS: A change between mothers' early and later nipple feeding experiences was identified. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses and other clinicians can help mothers understand the infant's behaviors and focus on the infant's nutritional intake while simultaneously developing a relationship with the infant.

Source: Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12011

Authors: Lisa F. Brown, Junyanee Griffin, Barbara Reyna, Mary Lewis

Institutions: Virginia Commonwealth University, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Nursing Research