Kavanaugh K, Meier P, Zimmermann B, Mead L
Department of Maternal-Child Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
J Hum Lact. 1997 Mar;13(1):15-21. doi: 10.1177/089033449701300111.
This study describes the rewards and efforts of breastfeeding for mothers of preterm infants. Using a semi-structured interview guide, 20 mothers of preterm infants were interviewed in their homes approximately 1 month after infant discharge from a Level III NICU. Mothers described the following rewards of breastfeeding: knowing they were providing the healthiest nutrition for the infant, enhancing closeness between the mother and infant, perceiving infant contentment and tranquility during breastfeeding, providing convenience for the mother, and giving the mother a tangible claim on the infant. Most mothers identified some "efforts" associated with breastfeeding their preterm infants, but indicated that overall, breastfeeding was a rewarding experience. These data provide scientific support for the promotion and facilitation of breastfeeding for mothers of preterm infants, in that mothers perceive specific emotional advantages that they relate to the breastfeeding experience.
本研究描述了早产婴儿母亲母乳喂养的回报与付出。使用半结构化访谈指南，在20名早产婴儿从三级新生儿重症监护病房出院约1个月后，对其母亲进行了家访。母亲们描述了母乳喂养的以下回报：知道自己为婴儿提供了最健康的营养，增强了母婴之间的亲密感，在母乳喂养期间感受到婴儿的满足与安宁，为母亲提供了便利，以及让母亲对婴儿有一种切实的归属感。大多数母亲指出了一些与母乳喂养早产婴儿相关的“付出”，但表示总体而言，母乳喂养是一次有意义的经历。这些数据为促进早产婴儿母亲母乳喂养提供了科学依据，因为母亲们认识到母乳喂养经历所带来的特定情感优势。
