Search for dissertations about: "breastfeeding"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 122 swedish dissertations containing the word breastfeeding.
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1. Breastfeeding – Initiation, duration, attitudes and experiences
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about factors that influence breastfeeding initiation and duration, as well as about women’s attitudes towards breastfeeding during pregnancy.The first two studies were a part of the UPPSAT project, a population-based cohort study conducted in Uppsala, Sweden. READ MORE
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2. Breastfeeding and Becoming a Mother : Influences and Experiences of Mothers of Preterm Infants
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to expand the knowledge and understanding of the processes of breastfeeding and becoming a mother in mothers of preterm infants. For this purpose, in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 mothers, whose very preterm infants had received care in seven neonatal units (NU) in Sweden, 1-12 months after discharge (I-II). READ MORE
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3. Care for the New-Born : Breastfeeding and Skin-to-Skin Contact
Abstract : Breastfeeding is associated with improved health in mothers and children and human milk is especially beneficial for preterm infants. The vast majority of pregnant women in Sweden intend to breastfeed, but breastfeeding rates are suboptimal, with even lower rates for preterm infants. READ MORE
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4. Breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants : Prevalence and effects of support
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
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5. Breastfeeding and introduction of other foods : A prospective longitudinal study in Sweden
Abstract : This study, based on daily recordings of infant feeding, comprised 506 infants from Uppsala, Sweden. All mothers had had previous breastfeeding experience of at least 4 months, and were planning to breastfeed the index child for ≥6 months. READ MORE