The Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum Psychiatric Issues

This project was awarded the University Libraries' Undergraduate Research Award for Mont Alto

Studies have found links between the presence of postpartum depression (PPD) and breastfeeding success. In postpartum women, how does breastfeeding affect postpartum mental health? A systemic search was utilized for this purpose. The outcome from this study is that women who do not breastfeed or were unsuccessful in their attempts are more likely to suffer from PPD.

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Work Title The Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum Psychiatric Issues
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  1. Sarah McElwain
  2. Jessica Irvin
  3. Tamia Lopez
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  1. Penn State Mont Alto Academic Festival 2021
  2. Undergraduate Research
License CC BY 4.0 (Attribution)
Work Type Poster
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  1. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Unger
Publication Date April 16, 2021
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Deposited April 10, 2021

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    • *This project was awarded the University Libraries' Undergraduate Research Award for Mont Alto*
    • Studies have found links between the presence of postpartum depression (PPD) and breastfeeding success. In postpartum women, how does breastfeeding affect postpartum mental health? A systemic search was utilized for this purpose. The outcome from this study is that women who do not breastfeed or were unsuccessful in their attempts are more likely to suffer from PPD.
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