TY - JOUR
T1 - Fathers' perspectives on breastfeeding
T2 - Ideas for intervention
AU - Sherriff, Nigel
AU - Hall, Valerie
AU - Pickin, Martina
PY - 2009/1/1
Y1 - 2009/1/1
N2 - This article presents the findings of a small-scale qualitative study with fathers which was part of a larger social marketing project focusing on Increasing rates of exclusive breastfeeding in Brighton and Hove. In-depth semi-structured interviews were used to explore fathers' experiences during the pregnancy, birth and up to the first year. Findings revealed a number of potential areas which may be of use to midwives, health visitors, and other health professionals to increase the initiation and continuance of breastfeeding. In addressing these possibilities, we also discuss a number of practical ways forward and suggest areas for future research.
AB - This article presents the findings of a small-scale qualitative study with fathers which was part of a larger social marketing project focusing on Increasing rates of exclusive breastfeeding in Brighton and Hove. In-depth semi-structured interviews were used to explore fathers' experiences during the pregnancy, birth and up to the first year. Findings revealed a number of potential areas which may be of use to midwives, health visitors, and other health professionals to increase the initiation and continuance of breastfeeding. In addressing these possibilities, we also discuss a number of practical ways forward and suggest areas for future research.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=70350145110&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.12968/bjom.2009.17.4.41670
DO - 10.12968/bjom.2009.17.4.41670
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:70350145110
SN - 0969-4900
VL - 17
SP - 223
EP - 227
JO - British Journal of Midwifery
JF - British Journal of Midwifery
IS - 4
ER -