1. How to Improve a First-Time Mom’s
Breastfeeding Experience
Cristina Leos (cristina.leos1@gmail.com)
Stanford University

2. Why does
breastfeeding for first-
time moms matter?

3. Breastfeeding
provides essential
nutrients for proper
infant development.
It also improves
cognitive function
and promotes baby’s
health.
NurtureBaby

4. Establishing this practice in first-time moms
makes it more likely they will breastfeed any
other children they have
Savebabies.org

5. What few people realize is that new parents
are often overwhelmed with information
about their new baby, particularly regarding
breastfeeding.
Mylifepuzzle

6. I know this because mothers declined the option to
sign up for a newsletter and preferred to be able to
seek out relevant information for themselves.
They reported feeling more stressed by all the
information being directed towards them.
Quickandsimple

7. Another thing few people realize is that
mobile apps are mostly useful for
establishing the habit of breastfeeding.
HABIT

8. Mothers reported a
heavy reliance on mobile
apps to track their
breastfeeding patterns
during the first few
weeks…
but they had little to no need for the app
after a routine had been established.

9. Another thing few people realize, is the
importance of social support when women
attempt to breastfeed. Talking with a
professional and interacting with other
women who are experiencing the same issues
is key to continuing the practice.

10. I know this because mothers pointed to
visiting a lactation consultant or joining a
support group as a driving factor in helping
them decide to continue breastfeeding,
especially when they encountered difficulties.

11. These new insights have
important implications.

12. 1. It is important to provide
women with a reliable,
centralized location for credible
resources in order to be best
informed when they seek
information.

13. 2. Mobile apps should be used in
conjunction with other resources
in order to ensure a continuation
of the breastfeeding practice.

14. 3. Efforts should emphasize helping
women find social support in
order to promote breastfeeding
over a longer period of time.

15. Thank you!
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