Factors associated with breastfeeding to 3 months postpartum among women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: An exploratory study |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Geelong, Geringhap Street, 3220 Victoria, Australia;2. Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research - Western Health Partnership, Sunshine Hospital, Furlong Road, St Albans, 3021 Victoria, Australia;3. Departments of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Melbourne and Women''s Hospitals, Melbourne, 3050 Victoria, Australia;4. Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, 3168 Victoria, Australia;5. Diabetes Education, Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, 3084 Victoria, Australia;6. Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research, James Cook University, 1 James Cook Drive, Townsville, 4811 Queensland, Australia;7. Townsville Hospital and Health Service, 100 Angus Drive, Townsville, 4811 Queensland, Australia;8. Diabetes Education Services, Sunshine Hospital, Furlong Road, St Albans, 3021 Victoria, Australia;1. Australian Breastfeeding Association, Victoria, Australia;2. Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Monash University, Victoria, Australia;1. Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia;2. Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Mater Health Services, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia;3. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia;4. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;1. School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong;2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong;3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong;4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong;1. School of Nursing, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China;2. School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China;3. Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China;4. School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Australia |
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| Abstract: | ProblemBreastfeeding has significant health benefits for maternal and infant health, yet women with pre-pregnancy diabetes (type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus) are often less likely to breastfeed compared with other childbearing women.BackgroundIntention to breastfeed and making the decision to breastfeed during pregnancy are significant predictors of breastfeeding in the general population, but intention to breastfeed has not been assessed during pregnancy among women with pre-pregnancy diabetes.AimTo investigate factors associated with breastfeeding to three months postpartum, including demographic, health and reproductive characteristics, perceived support and pre-birth intention to breastfeed, among women with pre-pregnancy diabetes.MethodsA prospective cohort of women with pre-pregnancy diabetes was recruited at three metropolitan hospitals in Melbourne, Australia. Women completed surveys during the third trimester of pregnancy (including intention to breastfeed) and at approximately 3 months postpartum (including current breastfeeding). Factors associated with any breastfeeding at 3 months postpartum were investigated using logistic regression.FindingsPregnancy surveys were completed by 79 women; three-month postpartum data were available for 47 women. Of these, more than two-thirds (n = 32, 68%) indicated that they were breastfeeding. Controlling for other relevant variables, only pre-birth intention to breastfeed was significantly associated with any breastfeeding at three months (Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% confidence intervals, p) = 20.49 (20.18–20.80, 0.017)).DiscussionPre-birth intention to breastfeed was the only significant predictor of continued breastfeeding to 3 months postpartum.ConclusionPregnancy provides an important opportunity for health professionals to educate and support women with pre-pregnancy diabetes about their breastfeeding intentions. |
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| Keywords: | breastfeeding intention to breastfeed type 1 diabetes type 2 diabetes |
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