Understanding Maternal Breastfeeding Confidence

A Gadamerian Hermeneutic Analysis of Women's Stories

Bibliographic Data

ID15217484
AuthorsJane S Grassley (Texas Woman's University, corresponding author), Tommie P Nelms (Kennesaw State University)
Year2008
Volume29
Issue8-9
Pages841-862
Publication date2008-08-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth Care For Women International (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07399330802269527
PMID18726795
OpenAlexW2054421746
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited37

Our aim in this Gadamerian hermeneutic study was to understand maternal breastfeeding confidence and its meaning through listening to women's voices describing their experiences within the context of the United States. We asked 13 women, aged 23 to 42 years, who had breastfed a child within the last 2 years to tell us their breastfeeding stories. Women experienced maternal breastfeeding confidence as a dynamic interaction between their expectations, their infant(')s breastfeeding behavior, and sources of support. They described experiences that enhanced or diminished their confidence. Health professionals can use these findings to plan approaches that promote and support maternal breastfeeding confidence

Active listening · Breast feeding · Breastfeeding · Confidence interval · Context (archaeology · Developmental psychology · Meaning (existential · Obstetrics · Psychotherapist · Self-confidence · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Communication · History · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Pediatrics

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