"It Makes My Skin Crawl": Women's experience of breastfeeding aversion response (BAR).

Morns, MA; Steel, AE; McIntyre, E; Burns, E

"It Makes My Skin Crawl": Women's experience of breastfeeding aversion response (BAR).

Morns, MA Steel, AE McIntyre, E

Burns, E

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Publisher:: Elsevier
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Women Birth, 2022, 35, (6), pp. 582-592
Issue Date:: 2022-11

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dc.contributor.author	Morns, MA
dc.contributor.author	Steel, AE
dc.contributor.author	McIntyre, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3970-9979
dc.contributor.author	Burns, E
dc.date.accessioned	2023-02-28T05:00:57Z
dc.date.available	2022-01-03
dc.date.available	2023-02-28T05:00:57Z
dc.date.issued	2022-11
dc.identifier.citation	Women Birth, 2022, 35, (6), pp. 582-592
dc.identifier.issn	1871-5192
dc.identifier.issn	1878-1799
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/166567
dc.description.abstract	PROBLEM: Some women who intend to breastfeed experience a breastfeeding aversion response (BAR) while breastfeeding. BACKGROUND: Little is known about the experience of those who have feelings of aversion while breastfeeding. AIM: This study aimed to investigate the experiences of women who have an aversion response to breastfeeding while their infant is latched at the breast. This is the first study that aims to understand this breastfeeding aversion response (BAR) as described by women who experience this phenomenon. METHODS: Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to conduct and analyse ten semi-structured in-depth interviews with women who self-identified as experiencing BAR. FINDINGS: Four overarching themes were identified: (1) Involuntary, strong sensations of aversion in response to the act of breastfeeding, (2) Internal conflict and effects on maternal identity, (3) The connection between BAR and relationships with others, and (4) Reflections on coping with BAR and building resilience. DISCUSSION: Some women who intend to breastfeed can experience BAR, and this negative sensation conflicts with their desire to breastfeed. BAR can impact on maternal wellbeing. Those who experience BAR may benefit from person-centred support that directly addresses the challenges associated with BAR to achieve their personal breastfeeding goals. CONCLUSION: The experience of BAR is unexpected and difficult for mothers. If support is not available, BAR can have detrimental effects on maternal identity, mother-child bonds, and intimate family relationships.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Women Birth
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.wombi.2022.01.001
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Infant
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Breast Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Mothers
dc.subject.mesh	Adaptation, Psychological
dc.subject.mesh	Emotions
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Adaptation, Psychological
dc.subject.mesh	Emotions
dc.subject.mesh	Mothers
dc.subject.mesh	Breast Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Infant
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Infant
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Breast Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Qualitative Research
dc.subject.mesh	Mothers
dc.subject.mesh	Adaptation, Psychological
dc.subject.mesh	Emotions
dc.title	"It Makes My Skin Crawl": Women's experience of breastfeeding aversion response (BAR).
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	35
utslib.location.activity	Netherlands
utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/Institute For Sustainable Futures
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ARCCIM - Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-02-28T05:00:56Z
pubs.issue	6
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	35
utslib.citation.issue	6

Abstract:

PROBLEM: Some women who intend to breastfeed experience a breastfeeding aversion response (BAR) while breastfeeding. BACKGROUND: Little is known about the experience of those who have feelings of aversion while breastfeeding. AIM: This study aimed to investigate the experiences of women who have an aversion response to breastfeeding while their infant is latched at the breast. This is the first study that aims to understand this breastfeeding aversion response (BAR) as described by women who experience this phenomenon. METHODS: Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to conduct and analyse ten semi-structured in-depth interviews with women who self-identified as experiencing BAR. FINDINGS: Four overarching themes were identified: (1) Involuntary, strong sensations of aversion in response to the act of breastfeeding, (2) Internal conflict and effects on maternal identity, (3) The connection between BAR and relationships with others, and (4) Reflections on coping with BAR and building resilience. DISCUSSION: Some women who intend to breastfeed can experience BAR, and this negative sensation conflicts with their desire to breastfeed. BAR can impact on maternal wellbeing. Those who experience BAR may benefit from person-centred support that directly addresses the challenges associated with BAR to achieve their personal breastfeeding goals. CONCLUSION: The experience of BAR is unexpected and difficult for mothers. If support is not available, BAR can have detrimental effects on maternal identity, mother-child bonds, and intimate family relationships.

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