Triple Threat or Mere Inconvenience? Exploring the Effect of COVID-19 Precautions, Lack of Access to Lactation Care, and the Infant Formula Shortage on Breastfeeding Behavior of Parents in the Midwest of the United States
Access to a lactation consultant continues to be a significant contributor to breastfeeding behavior. Infant formula shortages may create risks for formula fed and breastfed infants. Breastfeeding protection and promotion may be a critical step in decreasing dependence on infant formula.
Authors
- Lisa Akers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2982-8947)
- S. Westrom
- Elizabeth Kar
Institutions
- University of Minnesota, Duluth (US)
- Impact (CA)
- North Dakota State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Maternal and Child Health Journal
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-026-04237-4
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- North Dakota State University