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A Revised Situation-Specific Theory of Breast/Chest Feeding

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Situation Specific Theories: Development, Utilization, and Evaluation in Nursing

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The Revised Situation-Specific Theory of Breast/Chest Feeding (STB-R) was derived from the original Situation-Specific Theory of Breastfeeding (STB). It is an explanatory theory which recognizes breastfeeding as fundamentally embodied, personal, and situational. The theory is unique from other theories in that it reconceptualizes both the central tension involved in the personal parental infant feeding experience, and the desired outcome of support. The theory proposes the more congruity and less conflict between parents and their support networks the more readily breastfeeding dyads will progress toward achieving an individually defined “salutary” (health-promoting, and self-affirming) breast/chest feeding experience. The STB-R recognizes the diversity of breast/chest feeding families, respects the patients’ right to choose, and remains true to the ethical values of the nursing profession.

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Nelson, A.M. (2021). A Revised Situation-Specific Theory of Breast/Chest Feeding. In: Im, EO., Meleis, A.I. (eds) Situation Specific Theories: Development, Utilization, and Evaluation in Nursing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63223-6_17

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