# Maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding: a systematic review with meta-analysis

## TL;DR

This review estimates how satisfied mothers are with breastfeeding and identifies factors that influence their satisfaction.

## Contribution

The study provides a meta-analysis of maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding and highlights key influencing factors.

## Key findings

- Moderate maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding was observed across 12 studies.
- Professional support and longer breastfeeding duration were linked to higher satisfaction.
- Early weaning and unmet expectations were associated with lower satisfaction.

## Abstract

to estimate the combined prevalence of maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding and associated factors.

a systematic prevalence review, according to the PRISMA and JBI protocols. Searches were conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL, using the “Breastfeeding” and “Personal Satisfaction” descriptors. Data were extracted, tabulated, and presented in a meta-synthesis, applying meta-analysis to quantitative data.

twelve studies published between 2003 and 2024 were included. The results indicated moderate maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding. Higher scores were observed in conditions favorable to breastfeeding and when breastfeeding was longer, and lower scores were observed in cases of early weaning, unmet expectations and intentions regarding breastfeeding, as well as complications in the process. Professional support contributed to satisfaction.

factors that influence satisfaction with breastfeeding were revealed. However, the subjectivity of the concept and the multiplicity of measurement instruments may have contributed to the studies’ high heterogeneity.

estimar a prevalência combinada de satisfação materna com o aleitamento materno e fatores associados.

revisão sistemática de prevalência, segundo protocolo PRISMA e JBI. Realizaram-se buscas nas bases PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science e CINAHL, usando os descritores “Aleitamento Materno” e “Satisfação Pessoal”. Dados foram extraídos, tabulados e apresentados em metassíntese, aplicando-se metanálise para dados quantitativos.

incluíram-se 12 estudos publicados entre 2003 e 2024. Resultados apontaram moderada satisfação materna em relação à amamentação. Observaram-se maiores escores em condições favoráveis à amamentação e quando a amamentação foi mais prolongada, e menores escores em casos de desmame precoce, expectativas e intenções não atendidas em relação à amamentação, bem como complicações no processo. O apoio/suporte profissional contribuiu para satisfação.

desvelaram-se fatores que influenciam a satisfação com a amamentação. Contudo, a subjetividade do conceito e a multiplicidade de instrumentos para mensurar podem ter contribuído para alta heterogeneidade dos estudos.