Observational studyNutrients2025
Relationship Between Perceived Stress, Midwife Support and Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Polish Mothers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Maternal Readiness for Newborn Self-Care in the Early Postpartum Period: Associations with Maternal Psychophysical State and Declared Breastfeeding Readiness.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- From expectation to strain: how pregnancy time perspective shapes postpartum stress in Poland and Italy.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Factors Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth and Their Relationship with Exclusive Breastfeeding-A Cross-Sectional Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Stress and feeding choices: How do socio-demographic factors shape formula use among Polish mothers?Frontiers in public health · 2025Observational
- The role of maternal age, education, birth experience and self-esteem in shaping anxiety before first postpartum intercourse.Frontiers in public health · 2025Observational
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesBreastfeeding is a cornerstone of infant nutrition, promoting optimal development and health benefits for both mother and child. Despite high initiation rates in Poland (97%), exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) drops sharply, reaching only 4% by six months postpartum. The aim of this study is to identify factors associated with breastfeeding practices and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among Polish women during the postpartum period, with particular emphasis on the role of medical personnel support and maternal stress levels.
methodsA cross-sectional observational study, adhering to STROBE guidelines, was conducted from January to May 2023. The study included 1092 Polish women, surveyed using the Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) methodology. The women exclusively breastfeeding accounted for 79% (
resultsLogistic regression analysis indicated that in the women experiencing low or medium stress, none of the analysed support factors significantly influenced the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding discontinuation. However, women experiencing high stress, receiving counselling for effective breastfeeding (OR = 0.467; 95% CI: 0.232-0.941;
conclusionsThe findings allow us to underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve breastfeeding rates in Poland. New evidence indicates that women experiencing higher levels of stress require increased support from medical personnel in order to breastfeed exclusively.
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