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From Hospital to Home: Addressing Breastfeeding Challenges in Preterm Infants through Family-Centered Support

Author(s) Ms. Bijlee Jayawant Mundinmani, Prof. Gangabai B Kulkarni
Country India
Abstract Abstract
Background: Preterm infants face heightened risks of morbidity and mortality, making breastfeeding an essential yet often challenging practice. Mothers of preterm infants frequently struggle with low breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSE) due to infant immaturity, NICU separation, and psychosocial stressors. Urban community contexts add further complexity, as nuclear family structures and work demands can limit traditional sources of maternal support.
Objective: This article examines the role of family integration in empowering mothers of preterm infants and enhancing BSE, while identifying gaps in existing interventions and proposing directions for research, practice, and policy.
Methods: A narrative review of the literature was conducted, focusing on barriers to breastfeeding preterm infants, the conceptual basis of BSE, and the potential benefits of family-integrated approaches in urban settings.
Findings: Current interventions are predominantly healthcare provider-driven and hospital-based, with limited attention to family participation. Evidence suggests that family involvement—through emotional reassurance, practical assistance, and cultural guidance—can significantly reduce maternal stress, foster confidence, and improve breastfeeding outcomes.
Conclusion: Family-integrated strategies represent an underutilized yet promising pathway to strengthen BSE and improve neonatal health. Incorporating families into both clinical and community breastfeeding support models has the potential to transform care, particularly in urban contexts, and warrants further investigation through targeted interventions such as those proposed in ongoing doctoral research.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66386
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