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Mothers' experiences after coming home from the hospital with a moderately to late preterm infant - a qualitative study.

Kristin BreivoldEsther HjaelmhultAnnica Sjöström StrandInger Kristensson Hallström
Published in: Scandinavian journal of caring sciences (2019)
Practical help and support from close people, combined with individual professional follow-up, were important for the mothers' ability to cope with the hospital-to-home transition. There should be a strong focus on breastfeeding guidance as the mothers experienced problems for several months after discharge, and felt they were missing out on breastfeeding guidance given to term babies in hospital.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • preterm infants
  • mental health
  • gestational age
  • acute care
  • adverse drug
  • low birth weight
  • electronic health record
  • drug induced