Body Image Dissatisfaction, Breastfeeding Experiences, and Self-Efficacy in Postpartum Women with and Without Eating Disorder Symptoms.
Hillary M KapaJennifer L LitteralSarah A KeimJamie L JacksonKyle A SchofieldCanice E CrerandPublished in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2022)
Participants with clinically significant eating disorder symptoms are at risk for early breastfeeding discontinuation and lower breastfeeding self-efficacy. Our findings have implications for future research and clinical care practices, including screening for body image concerns and eating disorder symptoms and supporting breastfeeding self-efficacy.