![]() ![]() The genogram showed family structures, patterns of infant feeding over time, and supportive or conflicting relationships. The utility of the genogram is illustrated through two contrasting case examples with very different family feeding histories. The tool was adapted alongside their narratives to give a visual representation of each participant’s family infant feeding history. Fourteen Scottish participants completed their Infant Feeding Genogram as part of a semi-structured interview. This tool was developed as part of a study investigating the experience of women when they were the first to breastfeed in their family. The Infant Feeding Genogram was adapted from a simple pictorial device that is widely used in psychotherapy and genetic counselling. Given the importance of family infant feeding history in the initiation and duration of breastfeeding, and the limited ability of some families to provide support it is unclear why infant feeding family history and support networks are not explored during pregnancy. This is reflected in breastfeeding rates where women who were not breastfed themselves are less likely to initiate and continue with breastfeeding. This includes infant feeding decisions where a family history and support network congruent with women’s infant feeding intentions has been shown to be important to women’s breastfeeding experience. Family culture and beliefs are passed through the generations within families and influence what constitutes appropriate infant care. ![]()
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