The impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on the experiences and feeding practices of new mothers in the UK: Preliminary data from the COVID-19 New Mum Study.
The impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on the experiences and feeding practices of new mothers in the UK: Preliminary data from the COVID-19 New Mum Study.
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COVID-19锁定对英国新妈妈的经验和喂养实践的影响:COVID-19新妈妈研究的初步数据。
DOI:
10.1016/j.appet.2020.104985
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发表时间:
2021-01-01
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影响因子:
5.4
通讯作者:
Fewtrell MS
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作者:
Vazquez-Vazquez A;Dib S;Rougeaux E;Wells JC;Fewtrell MS
The COVID-19 New Mum Study is recording maternal experiences and infant feeding during the UK lockdown. This report from week 1 of the survey describes and compares the delivery and post-natal experiences of women who delivered before (BL) versus during (DL) the lockdown. Women living in the UK aged ≥18 years with an infant ≤12 months of age completed an anonymous online survey (https://is.gd/covid19newmumstudy). Information/links are shared via websites, social media and existing contacts. From 27.5.20–3.6.20, 1365 women provided data (94% white, 95% married/with partner, 66% degree/higher qualification, 86% living in house; 1049 (77%) delivered BL and 316 (23%) DL. Delivery mode, skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding initiation did not differ between groups. DL women had shorter hospital stays (p < 0.001). 39% reported changes to their birth plan. Reflecting younger infant age, 59% of DL infants were exclusively breast-fed/mixed fed versus 39% of BL (p < 0.05). 13% reported a change in feeding; often related to lack of breastfeeding support, especially with practical problems. Important sources of feeding support were the partner (60%), health professional (50%) and online groups (47%). 45% of DL women reported insufficient feeding support. Among BL women, 57% and 69% reported decreased feeding support and childcare, respectively. 40% BL/45% DL women reported insufficient support with their own health, 8%/9% contacted a mental health professional; 11% reported their mental health was affected. 9% highlighted lack of contact/support from family and distress that they had missed seeing the baby. Lockdown has impacted maternal experiences, resulting in distress for many women. Our findings suggest the need for better infant feeding support, especially ‘face-to-face’ support for practical issues; and recognising and supporting mothers who are struggling with mental health challenges or other aspects of their health. The effectiveness of online versus face-to-face contact is currently uncertain, and requires further evaluation.
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影响因子:
9.3
作者:
Fewtrell, Mary S.;Shukri, Nurul H. Mohd;Wells, Jonathan C. K.
通讯作者:
Wells, Jonathan C. K.
DOI:
10.3390/ijerph16091654
发表时间:
2019-05-01
影响因子:
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作者:
Rodriguez-Almagro, Julian;Hernandez-Martinez, Antonio;Gomez-Salgado, Juan
通讯作者:
Gomez-Salgado, Juan
影响因子:
105.7
作者:
Knight, Marian;Bunch, Kathryn;Kurinczuk, Jennifer J.
通讯作者:
Kurinczuk, Jennifer J.
影响因子:
2.8
作者:
Ellingson, Laura L.;Sotirin, Patricia J.
通讯作者:
Sotirin, Patricia J.
DOI:
10.9778/cmajo.20150009
发表时间:
2016-01-01
期刊:
CMAJ open
影响因子:
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作者:
Chaput, Kathleen H;Nettel-Aguirre, Alberto;Tough, Suzanne C
通讯作者:
Tough, Suzanne C