Nurses' and Midwives' Awareness of the Recommended Breastfeeding Practices During the Pandemic of COVID-19 and the Associated Factors in Jordan

Breastfeeding experiences of COVID-19 survivor multipara mothers during pre- and post-COVID-19: a comparative phenomenological study

AIM

This study aims to explore the experiences faced by survivor of COVID-19 multipara Jordanian breastfeeding mothers.

METHOD

This study employed a qualitative phenomenological design to explore the breastfeeding experiences of COVID-19 survivor multipara mothers in Jordan during the post-COVID-19 period. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling through social media platforms, community postings, and word of mouth. Data collection occurred between January and March 2024 via guideline interviews conducted during the early postpartum period. A total of 20 multiparous breastfeeding women were interviewed until data saturation was reached. Thematic and content analysis was applied to transcribed interview data using NVivo software, with themes identified through iterative coding and consensus among researchers to ensure reliability and depth of insight.

RESULTS

The study identified five themes: breastfeeding experience during the post-COVID-19 period compared to pre-COVID, breastfeeding women's thoughts about vaccination effects on their milk, types of barriers/challenges women experienced while breastfeeding during the post-COVID period compared to pre-COVID-19, receiving any education regarding breastfeeding during the post-COVID-19 period, and suggestions to improve the breastfeeding experience compared to pre-COVID-19.

CONCLUSION

This study offers valuable insights into the breastfeeding experiences of multipara mothers in Jordan who survived COVID-19 and continued to breastfeed during the post-pandemic period. The findings highlight a range of physical, psychological, and social challenges that these mothers faced, including changes in milk supply, concerns about vaccination, emotional distress, and limited support systems. Despite these obstacles, many mothers demonstrated resilience and a strong desire to continue breastfeeding.

CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER

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The Lived Experience of Family Support Among Women During and After Childbirth in Jordan: A Phenomenological Study

Introduction

Many studies highlight the importance of family support in enhancing the experience of childbirth among women.

Objective

This qualitative study aimed to describe the lived experience of family support from the perspective of women during and after childbirth in the Jordanian context.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was used to explore the experiences of women's family support in the context of their childbirth experiences. A total of 11 Jordanian women participated in the study. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data.

Results

Four major themes emerged from the data describing family support provided to women during and after childbirth. These themes were family support during childbirth, family support in the postpartum period, importance of family support during and after childbirth, and challenges related to receiving family support. Supportive family members primarily included the husband, the woman's family, and the family-in-law, according to the traditions inherited in the Jordanian context and culture.

Conclusion

The study findings could help maternal health professionals screen pregnant women who are at risk of receiving low family support, contribute to developing effective interventions regarding family-centered care, and enhance the overall childbirth experience for women in Jordanian cultural contexts.