July 31, 2025

Supporting Mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit With Breastfeeding: A Scoping Review

Key Points

Breastfeeding poses challenges for mothers in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) due to their infants' conditions.
The review identifies various programs and interventions aimed at supporting mothers with breastfeeding in the NICU.
Programs for mothers in the NICU often include education and counseling to promote successful breastfeeding.
Providing support for breastfeeding in the NICU can improve outcomes for both mothers and their infants.

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 04/03/2025 Breastfeeding in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) presents a unique challenge to mothers of sick or preterm infants. This scoping review investigates the programs and interventions used to support mothers of infants in the NICU with breastfeeding. Primary Author and Speaker: Marissa Fogg Contributing Authors: Katarina M. Garibian, Jewel Elias Crasta

Supporting Mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit With Breastfeeding: A Scoping Review

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