Purpose Despite recommendations from the World Health Organization and the American
Academy of Pediatrics to exclusively breastfeed infants for their first 6 months of life, 75% of …

The increasing prevalence of postnatal anxiety highlights the need for summarizing the
recent research on this condition to inform screening and intervention efforts. This narrative …

Negative maternal affect (eg, depression and anxiety) has been associated with shorter
breastfeeding duration and poorer breastfeeding intention, initiation, and exclusivity. Other …

Background Depression and anxiety occur frequently postpartum, calling for early detection
and treatment. Evidence on risk factors may support early detection, but is inconclusive. Our …

Background Despite extensive benefits and high intentions, few mothers breastfeed
exclusively for the recommended duration. Maternal mental health is an important …

Background Breastfeeding self-efficacy refers to a mother's confidence about her ability to
breastfeed, which has been found to shape her choice about whether or not to do so. It …

Background Pregnancy is a time of increasing vulnerability to the development of body
dissatisfaction, anxiety, and depression. The present study aims to examine associations of …

Background: Postpartum depression is a psychiatric disorder that starts from the second to
the sixth week after birth. Breastfeeding is considered a protective factor for postpartum …

This study aimed to investigate prospectively the contribution of maternal physical health
and/or breastfeeding problems to maternal mood (depression, anxiety, fatigue, irritability …

We studied a sample of 146 Polish, exclusively breastfeeding mothers and their healthy
born on time infants to explore the effect of perinatal psychosocial stress on breast milk …