K.P. Tully
Trade-offs underlying maternal breastfeeding decisions: a conceptual model
Tully, K.P.; Ball, H.L.
Abstract
This paper presents a new conceptual model that generates predictions about breastfeeding decisions and identifies interactions that affect outcomes. We offer a contextual approach to infant feeding that models multi-directional influences by expanding on the evolutionary parent–offspring conflict and situation-specific breastfeeding theories. The main hypothesis generated from our framework suggests that simultaneously addressing breastfeeding costs and benefits, in relation to how they are interpreted by mothers, will be most effective. Our approach focuses on contributors to the attitudes and commitment underlying breastfeeding outcomes, beginning in the prenatal period. We conclude that some maternal–offspring conflict is inherent with the dynamic infant feeding relationship. Guidance that anticipates and addresses family trade-offs over time can be incorporated into breastfeeding support for families.
Citation
Tully, K., & Ball, H. (2013). Trade-offs underlying maternal breastfeeding decisions: a conceptual model. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 9(1), 90-98. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00378.x
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2013 |
Deposit Date | Jan 30, 2012 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 27, 2013 |
Journal | Maternal and Child Nutrition |
Print ISSN | 1740-8695 |
Electronic ISSN | 1740-8709 |
Publisher | Wiley Open Access |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 9 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 90-98 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00378.x |
Keywords | Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding support, Evolution, Infant feeding decisions, Multidisciplinary approaches, Research methodology. |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1487130 |
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This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Tully, K. P. and Ball, H. L. (2013), Trade-offs underlying maternal breastfeeding decisions: a conceptual model. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 9 (1): 90–98, which has been published in final form at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00378.x. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance With Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving.
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