Breastfeeding is associated with improved health outcomes for mothers and children. 1–5
Short-term benefits for mothers include a decreased risk of postpartum hemorrhage 6 and …

Depression and anxiety disorders represent the most common obstetric complications
during pregnancy and the first-year post-partum, reducing the mother's ability to effectively …

Pregnancy is typically viewed as a time of emotional well-being for prospective mothers, but
for some, this period can negatively impact mental health. However, the relationship …

BACKGROUND: The first weeks after childbirth are a critical period for mother and newborn.
Women may present with lactation failure and postpartum depression. It is unclear how a …

BackgroundThis prospective cohort study explored the effects of prenatal and postpartum
depression on breastfeeding and the effect of breastfeeding on postpartum depression …

Provision of human milk is crucial for maternal and infant health. However, exclusive
breastfeeding may exacerbate mood disorders in women unable to achieve this goal. A …

Because of the many known maternal and neonatal health benefits of breastfeeding, there
have been significant efforts to encourage exclusive breastfeeding, and many hospitals …

Abstract Background The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding
to six months postpartum, but most women in developed countries do not breastfeed this …

Objective: Maternal mental health difficulties are common during the perinatal period and
have a negative impact on breastfeeding practices. Most research has focused on the role of …

Purpose: To identify risk factors for lack of breastfeeding initiation and duration of< 1 month
among a racially diverse cohort of women. In particular, our interest was to examine …