A comparison between late preterm and term infants on breastfeeding and maternal mental health

Sheila W. McDonald; Karen M. Benzies; Jenna E. Gallant; Deborah A. McNeil; Siobhan M. Dolan; Suzanne C. Tough

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A comparison between late preterm and term infants on breastfeeding and maternal mental health

Sheila W. McDonald, Karen M. Benzies, Jenna E. Gallant, Deborah A. McNeil, Siobhan M. Dolan, Suzanne C. Tough

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to compare breastfeeding, postpartum mental health, and health service utilization between a group of late preterm (LP) maternal infant pairs and term counterparts. Data was drawn from a prospective community-based cohort in Calgary, Alberta. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed. LP infants were more likely to have had a longer median length of stay after birth (P < 0.001) and a higher re-hospitalization rate at 4-months (P < 0.001) compared to term infants. Mothers of LP infants were more likely to report immediate breastfeeding difficulties (P < 0.001) and earlier cessation of breastfeeding at 4-months postpartum (P = 0.008). Multivariable analyses revealed that LP status was an independent risk factor for excessive symptoms of maternal anxiety (OR = 2.07; 95 % CI = 1.08,3.98), but not for depression, stress, or low parenting morale. LP infants and their families are a vulnerable population with unique developmental trajectories. Further longitudinal research is required.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1468-1477
Number of pages	10
Journal	Maternal and Child Health Journal
Volume	17
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-012-1153-1
State	Published - Oct 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Breastfeeding
Late preterm
Maternal mental health
Postpartum

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