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Registered nurse lactation consultants' experiences supporting maternal mental health: A qualitative descriptive study.

Kelly L DeCosteBritney L BenoitGeorgia K DewartSteven T Johnson
Published in: Midwifery (2024)
Registered Nurse Lactation Consultants described positive experiences supporting maternal mental health and indicated that lactation consultant appointments were an opportune time to provide screening and support for maternal mental health. Enhancing support for maternal mental health requires collaborative and integrated approaches throughout the perinatal period. Healthcare providers, including Registered Nurse Lactation Consultants, must be provided with the support and resources to provide timely and appropriate support for maternal mental health throughout the perinatal period.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • birth weight
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • mental illness
  • human milk
  • dairy cows
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • pregnant women
  • low birth weight