The effect of breast massage combined with co-parenting interventions on breastfeeding in mother-infant separated mothers: a quasi-experimental study (opens in new tab)

BackgroundExclusive breastfeeding is the optimal source of infant nutrition. Mother-infant separation poses a critical barrier to establishing and sustaining lactation, increasing the risk of early breastfeeding cessation. While breast massage supports milk production, the role of partner involvement in this context remains underexplored as a strategy to improve both nutritional and psychosocial outcomes.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of a co-parenting intervention on exclus...