Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
A qualitative analysis of undergraduate nursing students in a breast-feeding simulation that utilized standardized patients
Background and objective: Breastfeeding is an essential aspect of infant and maternal health, offering a multitude of short-term and long-term benefits. It provides infants with essential nutrients, antibodies, and immune protection, contributing to reduced rates of infectious diseases and promoting healthy growth and development. According to a policy statement form the American Academy of Pediatrics (Younger-Meek & Noble, 2022) some of the benefits of breastfeeding for infants are improved neurological developmen …