Factors Affecting the Success of Lactation in the Context of Birth Quality

Papp, Gyöngyi and Simon, Nóra (2025) Factors Affecting the Success of Lactation in the Context of Birth Quality. EGÉSZSÉGTUDOMÁNYI KÖZLEMÉNYEK, 15 (2). pp. 41-54. ISSN 2063-2142

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Abstract

The initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding are influenced by a wide range of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. The objective of this study was to explore how childbirth circumstances, particularly the quality of the birth experience and the availability of institutional support, affect the success of lactation. The authors conducted an online questionnaire survey in October 2021, resulting in 1,000 fully completed responses. The sample primarily included women residing in urban areas who were highly educated, aged between 25 and 34 years, and had given birth to more than one child. The data collection was supplemented by semi-structured interviews conducted in the autumn of 2023 with mothers who had experienced difficult or noteworthy births. The findings of the study indicate that undisturbed birth and early skin-to-skin contact have a positive impact on maternal confidence and breastfeeding success. Conversely, traumatic childbirth experiences characterised by a loss of control have been more frequently associated with breastfeeding difficulties, maternal insecurity, and early weaning. Despite the quantitative analysis failing to demonstrate a statistically significant correlation between mode of delivery and breastfeeding problems, the qualitative data indicated a clear trend. The research also highlighted that the type of birth preparation, family background, and complex perinatal factors all contribute to lactation outcomes.

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