Maternal anxiety during solid food introduction: insights from a comparative feeding practices study
The results of our study revealed a persistent presence of GAD throughout the 6-month study period, with consistently higher levels observed among mothers who chose BLW compared to those who used other feeding methods. These findings highlight the need for healthcare providers to offer targeted support and guidance to mothers using baby-led weaning, helping to ease anxiety and improve feeding outcomes.
Authors
- Rachel Abdo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8131-1676)
- Mehmet Akif Karaman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7405-5133)
- Roula Baraké (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9461-2897)
- Myriam Tabangi
- Sahar Nakhl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0319-8400)
Institutions
- Lebanese University (LB)
- American University of the Middle East (KW)
- Institut National de Santé Publique (GN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-07-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07859-8
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00