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Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Mood in First-Time Mothers

Although new mothers describe breastfeeding as a meaningful and fulfilling aspect of caring for their infants, breastfeeding is also a common source of stress and anxiety. Breastfeeding self-efficacy or BSE refers to a mother’s confidence [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2016-03-25T10:27:47-04:00January 6th, 2016|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off

Breastfeeding Difficulties May Lead to Postpartum Depression

For decades, researchers have postulated a connection between breastfeeding and postpartum depression (PPD). However, the research examining the association between postpartum depression and breastfeeding has been somewhat difficult to interpret. While many believe that breastfeeding [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-10-30T07:46:25-04:00October 29th, 2015|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off