| A double-edged sword: lactation consultants' perceptions of the impact of breast pumps on the practice of breastfeeding. | |
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PMID: 20190850 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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This qualitative descriptive study examined the beliefs and experiences of 12 lactation consultants regarding the impact of breast pumps on breastfeeding practices. Interview topics on breast pumps included types and patterns of use, mothers' experiences, and advantages and risks. The lactation consultants reported an increase in the use of breast pumps due to improved marketing, a change in society's view of pumps as a necessity rather than a luxury, and the impact of birthing technology. Reasons given for this increased use were mothers' need to have greater control over the breastfeeding process and to quantify the amount of breastmilk. Concerns were expressed regarding an overdependency on breastfeeding technology by some lactation consultants and mothers. |
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Kathleen M Buckley |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of perinatal education : an ASPO/Lamaze publication Volume: 18 ISSN: 1548-8519 ISO Abbreviation: J Perinat Educ Publication Date: 2009 |
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Created Date: 2010-03-01 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9301158 Medline TA: J Perinat Educ Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 13-22 Citation Subset: - |
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KATHLEEN M. BUCKLEY is an associate professor in the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She also practices as a maternal-child home health nurse and lactation consultant for Adventist Home Health in Silver Spring, Maryland. |
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