Date of Graduation
5-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Nursing
Advisor/Mentor
Scott, Allison
Committee Member/Reader
Vowell Johnson, Kelly
Abstract
Breastfeeding has proven itself beneficial to both baby and mother for many reasons. However, many mothers do not breastfeed their infants. In fact, only 1 in 4 mothers breastfeed for the first 6 months of life. Experiences in the clinical setting and knowledge gained as interns for Tiny Tusks, a breastfeeding and infant support group for sporting events at the University of Arkansas, sparked the desire to understand the staggering statistic.This literature review seeks to understand barriers to breastfeeding, specifically, barriers to breastfeeding as it pertains to neonatal intensive care units (NICU).
Keywords
barriers, breastfeeding, NICU, neonatal
Citation
Owen, Q., & Purser, B. (2022). Tiny Tusks Internship: Barriers to Breastfeeding Surrounding Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/nursuht/184