Influence of postpartum depression on maternal-infant bonding and breastfeeding practices among mothers in Abeokuta, Ogun state
The prevalence of PPD was high in our study population and associated with poor maternal-infant bonding and late breastfeeding initiation but not with exclusive breastfeeding. Promoting maternal mental health to foster stronger mother-infant relationships and better breastfeeding practices has become crucial.
Authors
- Oluwasomidoyin Olukemi Bello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2178-9640)
- Ikeola A. Adeoye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3085-0965)
- Tolulope Bella‐Awusah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0783-680X)
- Simbiat O. Sanni
Institutions
- University of Ibadan (NG)
- African Economic Research Consortium (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Mental Health
- Published
- 2024-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-024-00104-2
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.26