新生儿父亲参与和支持母乳喂养体验的质性研究

Experience of neonatal fathers engaging in and supporting breastfeeding：a qualitative research

目的：了解新生儿父亲对于母乳喂养的看法，以及关于父亲角色在参与和支持母乳喂养过程的经历体会，为更好地发挥父亲在母乳喂养中的角色、促进母乳喂养提供理论参考。方法运用现象学研究方法，深度访谈了12名新生儿父亲在母乳喂养期间的经历和体会，并以内容分析法对资料进行整理、归纳及分析。结果新生儿父亲对母乳喂养的体验可归纳为5个主题：模糊的母乳喂养认识、曲折的母乳喂养经历、父亲在母乳喂养中的重要角色、父亲参与母乳喂养的方式和父亲需获取的专业支持。结论产科健康工作者应重视父亲在母乳喂养中的作用，适时给予有效帮助和专业指导，强化他们在母乳喂养中的参与和支持功能。

Objective To comprehend neonatal fathers′views on breastfeeding and their experience engaging in and supporting breastfeeding,so as to provide theoretical basis for fathers′playing better roles in breastfeeding and promoting breastfeeding.Methods Using phenomenology method,in-depth interviews were conducted to 1 2 neonatal fathers about their experience in their wives′breastfeeding period.Using content analysis method,data were settled,concluded and analyzed.Results In neonatal fathers′experience in breastfeeding period,five themes were extracted,including fuzzy understanding of breastfeeding,tortuous breastfeeding experience,father′s important role in breastfeeding,ways of fathers involving in breastfeeding and professional support fathers required.Conclusions Health professionals in Obstetrical Departments should attach more importance to fathers′role in breastfeeding,give them effective help and professional guidance,so as to strengthen their participation and support in breastfeeding.