Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of speech–language therapy in breastfeeding support: A mixed methods pilot study with migrant women in Portugal
What is already known on the subject While breastfeeding support is often emphasized, there is a gap in understanding how tailored interventions can benefit migrant women facing breastfeeding challenges. What this paper adds to the existing knowledge The findings highlight the role of SLTs in enhancing breastfeeding outcomes, suggesting that tailored support can significantly impact maternal and infant well-being. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Speech-language therapy interventions can effectively support breastfeeding, especially in populations with unique challenges such as migrant women.
Authors
- Ana Cláudia Lopes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5962-3777)
- Marisa Lousada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0326-0257)
Institutions
- University of Aveiro (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70026
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00