Longitudinal studies on breastfeeding among preterm infants: a scoping review.

Journal: BMC pregnancy and childbirth
Published Date: Jul 9, 2025

Abstract

AIM: This study aims to assess the exclusive breastfeeding rate among preterm infants, examine the factors influencing breastfeeding practices, and identify evidence-based interventions to enhance lactation support.

Authors

  • Xin Jiang
    Department of Cardiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
  • Lijing Ding
    Nursing Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China.
  • Na Wu
    Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China.
  • Yue Wan
    Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Jianghan University, Hubei No. 3 People's Hospital, Wuhan, 430033, China. wylydia@aliyun.com.
  • Yiting Xu
    Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
  • Xiao Yao
    Information Department of Hohai University, Changzhou, 213002, China.
  • Ke Ying Huo
    Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
  • Rong Huang
    School of Nursing, Chuanbei Medical College, Nanchong, China.

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