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Exclusive breastfeeding and postpartum mental health

Correlation Between Exclusive Breastfeeding and Postpartum Mental Health: Evidence from Ghana

Funder
Kellog Institute for Development Studies
Duration
3 June 2024 to 17 July 2024
Principal investigator
Ms Alexandra Mulroe
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Aim

To investigate the correlation between working mothers' exclusive breastfeeding practice and their subsequent postpartum mental health, measured through postpartum depression and perceived stress.

Research team

  • Dr Rachel Thompson
  • Dr Isaac Yeboah
  • Ms Tricia Thompson
  • Ms Francisca Damabasea