Burton A E, Taylor J, Owen A L, Renshaw J E, Williams L R, Dean S E
Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research & Centre for Health Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, UK.
Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research & Centre for Health Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, UK.
Appetite. 2022 Feb 1;169:105814. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105814. Epub 2021 Nov 21.
In this qualitative study we explored the experiences of women breastfeeding children over 12 months of age. Data were collected from 24 participants using semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews and photo-prompted online surveys. Participants took photographs of their extended breastfeeding experiences over one week and reflected on how the events depicted made them feel, and what they represented in terms of their experience. Data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Four themes were developed; parenting through breastfeeding: meeting the needs of my child, my body is not my own, social influences on the breastfeeding experience, and thinking about stopping: my choice or theirs? Findings highlight that extended breastfeeding was experienced as beneficial for both mother and child, promoting closeness, and bonding, and providing a valued parenting tool. However, some mothers reported conflict between their desire for child-led extended breastfeeding and the need to regain autonomy and control of their own bodies. The dangers of negative societal responses to extended breastfeeding and risks to mental health posed by cultural constructions of 'ideal' motherhood are discussed.
在这项定性研究中，我们探讨了母乳喂养12个月以上孩子的女性的经历。通过半结构化照片引发访谈和照片提示在线调查，从24名参与者那里收集了数据。参与者拍摄了他们一周内延长母乳喂养经历的照片，并思考所描绘的事件让他们有何感受，以及这些事件在他们的经历中代表着什么。使用解释现象学分析对数据进行了分析。形成了四个主题：通过母乳喂养育儿：满足孩子的需求、我的身体不再属于我自己、社会对母乳喂养经历的影响、以及考虑断奶：是我的选择还是他们的选择？研究结果表明，延长母乳喂养对母亲和孩子都有益，能促进亲密感和情感联系，并提供一种有价值的育儿方式。然而，一些母亲报告说，她们希望由孩子主导延长母乳喂养，但又需要重新获得对自己身体的自主权和控制权，两者之间存在冲突。讨论了社会对延长母乳喂养的负面反应的危害，以及 “理想” 母亲身份的文化建构对心理健康构成的风险。
