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Analyzing The Relationship Between Breastfeeding And Postpartum Depression: An Integrative Review, Sarah K. Johnson
Analyzing The Relationship Between Breastfeeding And Postpartum Depression: An Integrative Review, Sarah K. Johnson
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Treating maternal mental health and identifying contributing factors are priorities in health care. Postpartum depression is a very prevalent and burdensome illness in the United States that negatively affects the health and well-being of postpartum mothers as well as their infants. While breastfeeding is known to be advantageous to both maternal and infant health, it may be implicated in the development of postpartum depression in some scenarios. The purpose of this integrative review is to examine the relationship between breastfeeding and postpartum depression to promote the best health outcomes for both the mother and the child with goals of determining …