The Relationship Between Infant-Feeding Outcomes and Postpartum Depression: A Qualitative Systematic Review

@article{Dennis2009TheRB,
  title={The Relationship Between Infant-Feeding Outcomes and Postpartum Depression: A Qualitative Systematic Review},
  author={C. Dennis and Karen McQueen},
  journal={Pediatrics},
  year={2009},
  volume={123},
  pages={e736 - e751}
}
CONTEXT The negative health consequences of postpartum depression are well documented, as are the benefits of breastfeeding. [] Key MethodMETHODS We performed electronic searchers in Medline (1966-2007), the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) (1982-2007), and Embase (1980-2007) by using specific key words. A hand search of selected specialist journals and reference lists of articles obtained was then conducted.
View on AAP
breastfeedingsupport.ie
437 Citations
Highly Influential Citations
13
Background Citations
144
Methods Citations
5
Results Citations
19

437 Citations

Citation Type

Citation Type

Breastfeeding experiences and perspectives among women with postnatal depression: A qualitative evidence synthesis.
Postpartum Anxiety and Infant-Feeding Outcomes
TLDR
Results indicated that women with symptoms of PPA are less likely to breastfeed exclusively and more likely to terminate breastfeeding earlier, and the findings provide evidence for the effect of negative postpartum mood on breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding and postpartum depression: state of the art review.
Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression: An Overview and Methodological Recommendations for Future Research
TLDR
An overview of the relationship between breastfeeding and postpartum depression as it has been examined in the empirical literature is provided and some recommendations for future research are made to better facilitate an integration of findings.
Prenatal Anxiety and Infant Feeding Outcomes
  • V. Fallon, K. Bennett, J. Harrold
  • Medicine, Psychology
    Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
  • 2016
TLDR
There is insufficient evidence to clarify the relationship between prenatal anxiety and infant feeding outcomes, and relationships between high levels of prenatal anxiety or breastfeeding initiation or breastfeeding in any quantity were identified.
Perinatal depressive symptoms and breastfeeding behaviors: A systematic literature review and biosocial research agenda.
Guilt, shame, and postpartum infant feeding outcomes: A systematic review
TLDR
Both guilt and shame were associated with self‐perception as a bad mother and poorer maternal mental health, dependent on infant feeding method.
Early exclusive breastfeeding cessation and postpartum depression: Assessing the mediating and moderating role of maternal stress and social support
TLDR
Current evidence suggests that concurrent screening for EBF difficulties and maternal stress are important red flags that might hint at complications even before mother’s screen positive for PPD.
Postpartum depression in Irish mothers and associations with infant feeding practices
TLDR
A potential adverse effect of PPD on breastfeeding rates in women with high PPD and anxiety scores is indicated, however, the power of this analysis is limited by sample size.
A prospective study of maternal postnatal depressive symptoms with infant-feeding practices in a Chinese birth cohort
TLDR
It is indicated that depressive symptoms at 4 weeks postpartum are associated with the cessation of exclusive and partial breastfeeding duration and the introduction of formula in the 12 months of delivery.
...
1
2
3
4
5
...

References

SHOWING 1-10 OF 82 REFERENCES
Postpartum depression help-seeking barriers and maternal treatment preferences: a qualitative systematic review.
TLDR
It is suggested that women did not proactively seek help, and the barriers involved both maternal and health professional factors, which will assist health professionals in addressing these barriers and in developing preventive and treatment interventions in accord with maternal preferences.
How Does Postpartum Depression Affect Breastfeeding?
TLDR
Examination of patterns of exclusive breastfeeding, combination feeding, and exclusive bottle-feeding among a sample of women identified at 2–4 weeks postpartum with positive PPD symptoms found that older maternal age, living with a partner, and higher income were positively related to breastfeeding.
Treatment of postpartum depression, part 2: a critical review of nonbiological interventions.
  • C. Dennis
  • Psychology, Medicine
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry
  • 2004
TLDR
Definite conclusions cannot be reached about the relative effectiveness of most of the nonbiological treatment approaches due to the lack of well-designed investigations, and Randomized controlled trials are needed to compare different treatment modalities, examine the effectiveness of individual treatment components, and determine which treatments are most useful for women with different risk factors or clinical presentations of postpartum depression.
Breast-Feeding and Postpartum Depression: Is There a Relationship?
TLDR
In an outpatient sample of depressed postpartum women, the onset of depression preceded the cessation of breast- feeding, and the severity of the illness did not appear to influence breast-feeding persistence significantly.
The relationship between vulnerability factors and breastfeeding outcome.
TLDR
Support for breastfeeding should include assessment of maternal confidence with breastfeeding and postpartum depression, and evaluation of intervention strategies to address these vulnerability factors is a priority.
Psychometric characteristics of the breastfeeding self-efficacy scale: data from an Australian sample.
TLDR
The BSES is now considered ready for both research and clinical use to identify new mothers with low breastfeeding confidence who require additional assistance, to assess breastfeeding behaviors and cognitions in order to have individualized confidence-building strategies, and to assist in the evaluation of various nursing interventions.
Impact of postnatal depression on breastfeeding duration.
TLDR
Postnatal depression has a significant negative impact on breastfeeding duration and assistance with breastfeeding issues should be included in the management of postnatal depression.
Maternal moods predict breastfeeding in Barbados.
TLDR
Depressive symptoms at 7 weeks postpartum predicted a reduced preference for breastfeeding at current and later infant ages and feeding practices did not predict maternal moods at later ages, which have important implications for public policy dealing with programs promoting breastfeeding.
What influences the uptake and early cessation of breast feeding?
Effect of maternal confidence on breastfeeding duration: an application of breastfeeding self-efficacy theory.
TLDR
Maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy is a significant predictor of breastfeeding duration and level and may improve the quality of healthcare that healthcare professionals deliver and may increase a new mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed, and to persevere if she does encounter difficulties.
...
1
2
3
4
5
...