Search for dissertations about: "Breastfeeding outcome"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words Breastfeeding outcome.

2. 1. Breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants : Prevalence and effects of support

   Author : Jenny Ericson; Renée Flacking; Mats Eriksson; Lena Hellström-Westas; Helena Wigert; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Breastfeeding; preterm infant; mother; support; prevalence; Pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe the prevalence of breastfeeding in preterm infants and to evaluate the effectiveness and mother’s experiences of proactive person-centred telephone support after discharge. Furthermore, to describe the duration of breastfeeding and risks of ceasing breastfeeding up to 12 months. READ MORE

4. 2. Skin-to-skin contact and suckling in early postpartum : effects on temperature, breastfeeding and mother-infant interaction

   Author : Ksenia Bystrova; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Breastfeeding outcome; early suckling; maternal temperature; mother-child interaction; newborn infant temperature; sensitive period; separation; skin-to-skin contact; swaddling.;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the role of closeness versus separation on infant and maternal temperature adaptation, breastfeeding outcome and mother-infant interaction. In addition, we aimed to study a potential influence of swaddling on all outcomes measured. READ MORE

5. 3. Women with type 1 diabetes during pregnancy and postpartum Well-being and diabetes management

   Author : Karolina Linden; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; well-being; self-management; type 1 diabetes mellitus; pregnancy; postpartum; patient-reported outcome measurement; eHealth;

   Abstract : Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with increased medical risks during pregnancy and birth. To minimize the risks and increase the possibility of a healthy offspring, blood glucose levels near normal are required. READ MORE

6. 4. Maternity care in Zambia : with special reference to social support

   Author : Margaret C Maimbolwa; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Social support; safe motherhood; maternity care; midwifery care; breastfeeding.;

   Abstract : The Zambian woman starts childbearing early and gives birth to an average of 5.9 children during her reproductive period. The already high levels of maternal deaths are increasing in Zambia. Only 43 per cent of the women deliver with the assistance of a skilled attendant. READ MORE

7. 5. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 by antiretroviral treatment and the impact on maternal health in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

   Author : Matilda Ngarina; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : This thesis describes the results of the Mitra Plus study, including the outcome of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV-1 in breastfeeding women and improving HIV-free survival (Paper I), treatment outcome of women initiated on ART for life (Paper II) and reasons for poor drug adherence (Paper III) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Another study (qualitative in nature) explored women’s preferred treatment option for the prevention of breast milk transmission of HIV (Paper IV). READ MORE