Teenage mothers and breastfeeding: does paternal age make a difference?
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2004
Abstract
This descriptive investigation explores the impact of paternal age on a teenage mother's decision regarding infant-feeding method during the postpartum hospital stay. Eighty-six teenagers who delivered a live birth were asked the age of the fathers of their babies and what, if any, influence the fathers had on infant feeding. Although the fathers of the babies frequently voiced an opinion regarding infant feeding, teenage mothers partnered with older men were less likely to breastfeed during the postpartum hospital stay than were teenagers partnered with male peers. Implications for future research and clinical nursing practice are presented.
Volume
20
Issue
4
First Page
404
Last Page
408
ISSN
0890-3344
Published In/Presented At
Harner, H. M., & McCarter-Spaulding, D. (2004). Teenage mothers and breastfeeding: does paternal age make a difference?. Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association, 20(4), 404–408. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334404267120
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
15479659
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article