Breast-feeding Coparenting Framework: A New Framework to Improve Breast-feeding Duration and Exclusivity. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abbass-Dick, Jennifer; Dennis, Cindy-Lee
• Is Part Of: Family & community health. Volume 40:Issue 1(2017:Jan./Mar.)
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: breast-feeding -- coparenting -- fathers -- parenting; Preventive health services -- Periodicals; Community health services -- Periodicals; Family medicine -- Periodicals; 362.1
• DOI: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000137
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-6379

Abstract

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.