Prepregnancy Obesity and Breastfeeding Noninitiation in the United States: An Examination of Racial and Ethnic Differences

Masho, Saba W.; Cha, Susan; Morris, Michelle R.

doi:10.1089/bfm.2015.0006

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“…The characteristics of included studies are summarized in Table . Most were conducted in the USA , with some in Europe , Australia and one in Canada . Sample characteristics were reported infrequently; of 20 included studies, 13 reported participant ethnicity or race , 9 reported mean age and 5 reported mean BMI .…”

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The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m⁻²: a systematic review

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Breastfeeding can play a key role in the reduction of obesity, but initiation and maintenance rates in women with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥30 kg m are low. Psychological factors influence breastfeeding behaviours in the general population, but their role is not yet understood in women with a BMI ≥30 kg m . Therefore, this review aimed to systematically search and synthesize the literature, which has investigated the association between any psychological factor and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a BMI ≥30 kg m . The search identified 20 eligible papers, reporting 16 psychological factors. Five psychological factors were associated with breastfeeding behaviours: intentions to breastfeed, belief in breast milk's nutritional adequacy and sufficiency, belief about other's infant feeding preferences, body image and social knowledge. It is therefore recommended that current care should encourage women to plan to breastfeed, provide corrective information for particular beliefs and address their body image and social knowledge. Recommendations for future research include further exploration of several psychological factors (i.e. expecting that breastfeeding will enhance weight loss, depression, anxiety and stress) and evidence and theory-based intervention development.

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The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m⁻²: a systematic review

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“…Yet, epidemiological studies provide consistent evidence of lower breastfeeding initiation and/or duration for mothers who were overweight and obese prior to pregnancy 8–12. Moreover, some suggest that the relationship between BMI and breastfeeding may be moderated by ethnicity,8 11 and there is emergent evidence that underweight may also be negatively correlated with breastfeeding 8…”

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Pre-pregnancy body mass index and breastfeeding initiation, early cessation and longevity: evidence from the first wave of the UK Millennium Cohort Study

Campbell

Shackleton

2018

J Epidemiol Community Health

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The causal mechanisms underlying relationships between pre-pregnancy overweight, obesity, and breastfeeding behaviours require further research. However, this study suggests pre-pregnancy BMI as one predictive measure for targeting support to women less likely to establish breastfeeding in the early days, and to continue beyond 4 months. The nature of support should carefully be considered and developed, with mind to both intended and potential unintended consequences of intervention given the need for additional investigation into the causes of associations.

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“…Breastfeeding rates are associated with maternal BMI. Compared with women of normal body weight, breastfeeding is less likely to be initiated in women with overweight or obesity , and obese mothers are less likely to maintain breastfeeding , even after adjusting for psychosocial and demographic factors such as social and emotional support, breastfeeding knowledge, behavioural beliefs and confidence .…”

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Periconception weight management in the Women, Infants, and Children program

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Augustyn

Gross

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Obesity Science & Practice

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Summary Introduction Reproductive age women, particularly low‐income and minority women, are at risk for obesity. As an integral service provider for these women, the US Department of Agriculture Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is uniquely positioned to refine its focus and efforts. Methods Strategies for accomplishing this goal include identifying pregnant, inter‐partum and post‐partum women in need of targeted patient‐centred services including education, counselling and support to address weight loss or appropriate gestational weight gain. Results These services may include calorie‐controlled diets, behavioural strategies, alternative methods of education delivery and extending post‐partum benefits. Implementation of these strategies is feasible through collaboration with related government subsidized programs and reallocation of funds, staff and other resources. Conclusions Given the magnitude of the problem and the adverse outcomes that obesity has on health and quality of life, Women, Infants, and Children can more positively impact the lives of our most vulnerable families, which face an obesogenic environment.

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Prepregnancy Obesity and Breastfeeding Noninitiation in the United States: An Examination of Racial and Ethnic Differences

Cited by 32 publications

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The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m⁻²: a systematic review

The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m⁻²: a systematic review

Pre-pregnancy body mass index and breastfeeding initiation, early cessation and longevity: evidence from the first wave of the UK Millennium Cohort Study

Periconception weight management in the Women, Infants, and Children program

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Prepregnancy Obesity and Breastfeeding Noninitiation in the United States: An Examination of Racial and Ethnic Differences

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The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m−2: a systematic review

The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m−2: a systematic review

Pre-pregnancy body mass index and breastfeeding initiation, early cessation and longevity: evidence from the first wave of the UK Millennium Cohort Study

Periconception weight management in the Women, Infants, and Children program

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The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m⁻²: a systematic review

The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m⁻²: a systematic review