%0 Journal Article
%T FathersĄ¯ Experiences and Perspectives of Breastfeeding: A Scoping
Review
%A Fairleth McCuaig
%A Harvinder Sihota
%A John Oliffe
%A Mary T. Kelly
%J Archive of "American Journal of Men's Health".
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1557988319851616
%X During the transition to parenthood, fathers may experience significant challenges, including finding a place for themselves as important participants in the context of infant breastfeeding by female partners. Although generally viewed as a healthy process and the preferred method of infant feeding, breastfeeding may result in some fathers feeling excluded, inadequate, and helpless. Breastfeeding is known to adversely affect various aspects of a fatherĄ¯s life, including parenting self-efficacy, quality of life (QOL), the relationship with the partner, and the perception that breastfeeding limits time available for father¨Cinfant bonding. The current scoping review explores the experiences, roles, and needs of fathers of breastfed infants by synthesizing and discussing the findings from relevant published research studies (n = 18). Recommendations, drawn from the scoping review findings, are offered to guide primary health providers and services
%K breastfeeding
%K fathering
%K infant feeding
%K menĄ¯s health
%K parenting
%K paternal experience
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6537273/