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Testing the buffering hypothesis: Breastfeeding problems, cessation, and social support in the UK.

Abigail E PageEmily H EmmottSarah Myers
Published in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2021)
Experiencing breastfeeding problems is the norm, but its impact may be mitigated via social support. Working from an interdisciplinary approach, our results highlight that a wide range of supporters who provide different types of support have potential to influence maternal breastfeeding experience.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • preterm infants
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • risk assessment