Table 4 Factors that would encourage participants to express breastmilk in pregnancy
From: Women’s perspectives on antenatal breast expression: a cross-sectional survey
Having evidence-based information about ABE |
If ABE was found to increase the likelihood of successful breastfeeding and avoiding the use of formula milk |
If there were benefits to the baby |
Any medical problems prior to the birth, such as diabetes |
Knowing that the baby would have medical problems after birth |
Reassurance of the safety of doing ABE |
The support of midwives in the antenatal period |
The provision of equipment to undertake ABE |