Exploration of the Intersection between Infant Feeding and Postpartum Contraception in Western North Carolina: Perspectives of Postpartum Individuals and Providers
Infant feeding method and postpartum contraception are highly individualized decisions, which are supported through patient education and shared decision making, particularly during the prenatal period. Findings suggest the importance of incorporating infant feeding within the sexual and reproductive health literature.
Authors
- Kate Beatty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0226-3029)
- R. H. Strasser
- Liane Ventura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5966-1570)
- Melissa White (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6479-2268)
Institutions
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte (US)
- East Tennessee State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Southern Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14423/smj.0000000000001798
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35