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Peer-reviewedCC BY-NC-NDBMC pregnancy and childbirth

Breastfeeding after early-onset breast cancer: a scoping review.

  • Jennifer G Taylor1
  • Tisha Felder2
  • Karen Wickersham3
  • Michael D Wirth4
  • Linda Hazlett5
5 affiliations
  1. 1College of Nursing University of South Carolina, 150 Sunset Court, Room 313, West Columbia , SC, 29169, USA. [email protected].
  2. 2College of Nursing University of South Carolina, 1601 Greene Street, Room 620, Columbia, SC, 29208-4001, USA.
  3. 3College of Nursing University of South Carolina, 1601 Greene Street, Room 618, Columbia, SC, 29208-4001, USA.
  4. 4College of Nursing University of South Carolina, 1601 Greene Street, Room 607, Columbia, SC, 29208-4001, USA.
  5. 5University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, Columbia, SC, 29208-4001, USA.
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Abstract

Objective

To synthesize the current evidence examining the breastfeeding experiences of women with a history of early-onset breast cancer.Data sources

A scoping review of the literature was conducted using the following databases: CINAHL, PubMed, Psych Info and Web of Science. Citations of relevant articles were also reviewed.Study selection

We included articles published in English from 2000 to 2023 that were primary empirical full-text articles with objectives examining breastfeeding in women with a history of breast cancer under the age of 45. Thirty-seven full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, and 11 articles met criteria.Data extraction

The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) was used to organize the search results. Information extracted from the articles included: country of origin, objectives of the study, demographics of participants, types of support and breastfeeding challenges.Data synthesis

All articles reported cases of successful breastfeeding after breast cancer. Common challenges of breastfeeding after breast cancer included insufficient milk supply, nipple pain, and little knowledge on the topic from the clinical team.Conclusion

Potential challenges women may experience with breastfeeding after breast cancer are insufficient milk supply, engorgement, and lack of support from their family and their healthcare team. Discussion of infant-feeding goals during the antepartum period with continued support immediately and well into the postpartum period is crucial to assist with breastfeeding issues and prolong success.

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@article{taylor2026breastfeeding,
  title = {{Breastfeeding after early-onset breast cancer: a scoping review.}},
  author = {Jennifer G Taylor and Tisha Felder and Karen Wickersham and Michael D Wirth and Linda Hazlett},
  journal = {BMC pregnancy and childbirth},
  year = {2026},
  month = jul,
  doi = {10.1186/s12884-026-09351-3},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42902276},
  note = {CC BY-NC-ND},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Breastfeeding after early-onset breast cancer: a scoping review.
AU  - Jennifer G Taylor
AU  - Tisha Felder
AU  - Karen Wickersham
AU  - Michael D Wirth
AU  - Linda Hazlett
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/07/01
JO  - BMC pregnancy and childbirth
DO  - 10.1186/s12884-026-09351-3
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42902276
AB  - Objective  To synthesize the current evidence examining the breastfeeding experiences of women with a history of early-onset breast cancer.Data sources  A scoping review of the literature was conducted using the following databases: CINAHL, PubMed, Psych Info and Web of Science. Citations of relevant articles were also reviewed.Study selection  We included articles published in English from 2000 to 2023 that were primary empirical full-text articles with objectives examining breastfeeding in women with a history of breast cancer under the age of 45. Thirty-seven full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, and 11 articles met criteria.Data extraction  The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) was used to organize the search results. Information extracted from the articles included: country of origin, objectives of the study, demographics of participants, types of support and breastfeeding challenges.Data synthesis  All articles reported cases of successful breastfeeding after breast cancer. Common challenges of breastfeeding after breast cancer included insufficient milk supply, nipple pain, and little knowledge on the topic from the clinical team.Conclusion  Potential challenges women may experience with breastfeeding after breast cancer are insufficient milk supply, engorgement, and lack of support from their family and their healthcare team. Discussion of infant-feeding goals during the antepartum period with continued support immediately and well into the postpartum period is crucial to assist with breastfeeding issues and prolong success.
SN  - 1471-2393
ER  -