“They painted a rosy view, but I would have preferred to hear the reality”‐ Australian women’s experiences of antenatal breastfeeding education

Women described feeling unprepared for the reality of breastfeeding and sought realistic and practical breastfeeding education. Coverage of breastfeeding was inconsistent, especially breastfeeding challenges. Future policy guidelines on breastfeeding education must be consistent and include minimum information standards.

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Women and Birth
Published
2025-02-03
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2025.101888
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1
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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
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“They painted a rosy view, but I would have preferred to hear the reality”‐ Australian women’s experiences of antenatal breastfeeding education

Kathleen Dixon, Ellen J. Stein, Elaine Burns
1 citations
Women and Birth
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
1.35
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“They painted a rosy view, but I would have preferred to hear the reality”‐ Australian women’s experiences of antenatal breastfeeding education

Kathleen Dixon, Ellen J. Stein, Elaine Burns
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Abstract

Women described feeling unprepared for the reality of breastfeeding and sought realistic and practical breastfeeding education. Coverage of breastfeeding was inconsistent, especially breastfeeding challenges. Future policy guidelines on breastfeeding education must be consistent and include minimum information standards.

Women and BirthVol. 38(2)
Western Sydney University (AU)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 23%
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
1.35
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