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. 2023 Dec 25:10:23333936231220738.
doi: 10.1177/23333936231220738. eCollection 2023 Jan-Dec.

Breastfeeding a Premature Baby During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Perinatology: An Exploration of Mothers' Experiences

Syafrida Hanum  1 , Yeni Rustina  1 , Fajar Tri Waluyanti  1
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Breastfeeding a Premature Baby During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Perinatology: An Exploration of Mothers' Experiences

Syafrida Hanum et al. Glob Qual Nurs Res. .

Abstract

This study was conducted to explore the meaning of mothers' experiences of breastfeeding premature babies while being treated in the perinatology room during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive phenomenological design was used in this study to describe the meaning of mothers' experiences. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 mothers. The analysis of transcribed data resulted in three themes: (1) The pandemic has made it difficult for me to meet my baby, (2) Breastfeeding is not easy, and (3) I am a breast milk pumper. The breastfeeding experience of having a premature baby and being cared for by perinatology during a pandemic is full of challenges and limited support. The results of this study suggest that a review of the current regulations be carried out, and the staff be given continuing lactation education to strengthen breastfeeding support to mothers with premature babies.

Keywords: COVID-19; Indonesia; breastfeeding; experience; premature.

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The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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