Breastfeeding challenges experienced by postpartum nurses after maternity leave: a qualitative systematic review
In this review, the breastfeeding practice of postpartum returning nurses is complex, which affects the breastfeeding experience together with their professional identity. Breastfeeding attitude, breastfeeding support, and breastfeeding control are identified as key factors. It is suggested that health institutions should intervene in view of obstacles and improve the breastfeeding support system of postpartum returning nurses.
Authors
- Yu Ms
- Yu Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2004-4900)
- Keqin Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2357-0148)
- Yanru Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8272-2450)
- Li Suya
Institutions
- Tongji Hospital (CN)
- Union Hospital (CN)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08593-x
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00