Wellbeing of breastfeeding women in australia and new zealand during the covid‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study

During the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding women have experienced restricted access to support, placing them at increased risk of mental health concerns and limited breastfeeding assistance. This study investigated the effect of the pandemic on feeding choices and maternal wellbeing amongst breastfeeding mothers living in Australian and New Zealand. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey that examined feeding methods, maternal mental wellbeing, worries, challenges, and positive experiences during the pandemic.

Citation:
Sakalidis VS, Rea A, Perrella SL, McEachran J, ....... Gibson LY, Silva D, Geddes DT. Wellbeing of breastfeeding women in australia and new zealand during the covid‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study. Nutrients. 2021;13(6).

Keywords:
COVID-19; SARS-Cov-2; anxiety; breastfeeding; depression; lactation; mental health; wellbeing

Abstract:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding women have experienced restricted access to support, placing them at increased risk of mental health concerns and limited breastfeeding assistance. This study investigated the effect of the pandemic on feeding choices and maternal wellbeing amongst breastfeeding mothers living in Australian and New Zealand. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey that examined feeding methods, maternal mental wellbeing, worries, challenges, and positive experiences during the pandemic.