Association between postpartum anxiety and depression and exclusive and continued breastfeeding practices: a cross-sectional study in Nevada, USA
Postpartum anxiety and depression symptoms decreased the odds of breastfeeding practices among mothers of children under two years old in Clark County, Nevada. However, the relationship may be bidirectional or inverse, requiring further research to clarify. Culturally appropriate interventions to reduce postpartum anxiety and depression are essential to improve breastfeeding practices.
Authors
- Amanda Haboush-Deloye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8887-3452)
- Gabriela Buccini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6008-0987)
- Smriti Neupane
- Ann M. Vuong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6345-8719)
- Kaleigh Mancha
Institutions
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (US)
- Children's Heart Center Nevada (US)
- Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Breastfeeding Journal
- Published
- 2025-05-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-025-00734-4
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.27