Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Infant feeding experiences of women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A qualitative study
Authors' conclusion
We identified both SLE-specific and disease-agnostic factors impacting infant feeding behaviors in women with SLE.
Study context
- Population
- Adult women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) evaluated at a single tertiary care musculoskeletal center who had given birth within the last 6 yearsmean age 36.1 years at delivery
- Participants
- 19 women
- Outcome
- Factors that influence infant feeding practices
Methodological detailsphenomenological approach, semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis, single tertiary care centre
- Phenomenological approach
- Semi-structured interviews
- Thematic analysis
- Single tertiary care centre
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Themes on infant feeding
- General considerations related to infant feeding
- Medical considerations related to infant feeding
- Perspectives on infant feeding
- Messages to peers with SLE and healthcare providers
- Four overarching themes
Original publication
Infant feeding experiences of women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A qualitative study. Lupus. Published 27 February 2025. doi:10.
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