Feeding in the preterm population – maternal experiences

This qualitative study describes how mothers from low socio-economic circumstances experience feeding their preterm infant while in neonatal care. The findings highlight positive and negative experiences and the influence thereof on maternal wellbeing.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
This article aims to describe and explain how mothers from low socio-economic circumstances experience feeding their preterm infants in neonatal care.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. How feeding may contribute to maternal stress while in neonatal care

2. How breastmilk may contribute to maternal stress while in neonatal
3. How breastfeeding may contribute to a maternal identity while in neonatal care
4. How the hospital setting may be both valuable and anxiety-provoking while in neonatal care
5. How maternal experiences of feeding their preterm infant change from the start to the end of the hospital admission.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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