Can I breastfeed my baby with Down syndrome? A scoping review
Corresponding Author
Lijiin Zhen
James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Correspondence: Dr Lijiin Zhen, James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Level 1, Townsville University Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas, Qld. 4814, Australia. email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorJoseph Moxon
James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorSusan Gorton
James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorDaniel Hook
James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Lijiin Zhen
James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Correspondence: Dr Lijiin Zhen, James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Level 1, Townsville University Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas, Qld. 4814, Australia. email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorJoseph Moxon
James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorSusan Gorton
James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorDaniel Hook
James Cook University (JCU) Clinical School, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorConflict of interest: None declared.
Abstract
Aim
To summarise existing evidence about barriers and enablers to breastfeeding babies with Down syndrome (DS) in peer-reviewed literature.
Methods
Ovid Medline, CINAHL, Scopus and Ovid Emcare were searched. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to screen yielded articles and those meeting the criteria were included for data extraction. Two authors extracted data including outcomes, design, definition of DS, barriers and enablers to breastfeeding babies with DS.
Results
Sixteen studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Barriers and enablers were categorised into maternal, child and health professional factors.
Conclusions
This review identified a significant literature gap related to breastfeeding babies with DS and more definitive research under current standards is needed. Mothers reported the need for high-quality health professional breastfeeding support and evidence-based effective breastfeeding techniques. A collaborated and concerted approach from both mothers and health professionals is important to optimise breastfeeding for babies with DS.
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