Registered nurse lactation consultants' experiences supporting maternal mental health: A qualitative descriptive study
Registered Nurse Lactation Consultants described positive experiences supporting maternal mental health and indicated that lactation consultant appointments were an opportune time to provide screening and support for maternal mental health. Enhancing support for maternal mental health requires collaborative and integrated approaches throughout the perinatal period. Healthcare providers, including Registered Nurse Lactation Consultants, must be provided with the support and resources to provide timely and appropriate support for maternal mental health throughout the perinatal period.
Authors
- Britney Benoit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5006-8351)
- Georgia Dewart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5153-6065)
- Steven Theodore Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7078-2093)
- Kelly L. DeCoste
Institutions
- St. Francis Xavier University (CA)
- Athabasca University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Midwifery
- Published
- 2024-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2024.104145
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39
Funders
- Canadian Nurses Foundation