Breast-feeding Coparenting Framework
Authors:
- Jennifer Abbass-DickJAJennifer Abbass-Dick
- Cindy-Lee DennisCDCindy-Lee Dennis
- 1 January 2017
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Family & Community Health
- Vol. 40 (1) , 28-31
Abstract
Targeting mothers and fathers in breast-feeding promotion programs is recommended as research has found that father's support positively impacts breast-feeding duration and exclusivity. Breast-feeding coparenting refers to the manner in which parents work together to achieve their breast-feeding goals. The Breast-feeding Coparenting Framework was developed on the basis of diverse coparenting models and research related to father's involvement with breast-feeding. This framework consists of 5 components: joint breast-feeding goal setting, shared breast-feeding responsibility, proactive breast-feeding support, father's/partner's parental-child interactions, and productive communication and problem solving. This framework may be of value to policy makers and program providers working to improve breast-feeding outcomes.Keywords
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