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New Breastfeeding Scale Aims to Measure an Overlooked Part of Postpartum Health
A University of Houston nursing researcher has introduced a new scale designed to measure whether breastfeeding mothers’ psychological needs are being met.
Key Takeaways
- A nursing researcher created a scale to assess the psychological experience of breastfeeding.
- The tool is based on autonomy, competence and relatedness from Self Determination Theory.
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