Table 3 Sample of search results on ‘informal’ internet search
From: Mechanisms of support for exclusive breastmilk expressers in the community: a scoping review
Website | Article title | Author type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Essential Baby [23] | Who else exclusively feeds expressed breast milk? | Parents (online forum) | Two-way communication. Single discussion on forum. Discussion thread of exclusively expressing mothers; no notes of support but anecdotes of being told to see lactation consultant |
Belly Belly [24] | Exclusively pumping breast milk | Organisation (no specific author listed), possibly sponsored | One-way information. Single article on website. List of sensible advice to assist exclusively expressing mothers, and links to supportive websites, blog and books. Also specific promotion of Spectra pump. |
KellyMom [25] | Exclusive pumping | Individual parent, reviewed by lactation consultant | One-way information. Single article on website. Specific advice and tips to manage expressing in different situations. |
Spectra Baby [26] | Exclusive pumping: 9 things you need to know | Product manufacturer | One-way information. Single article on website. Clear advice on optimising use of pump to express. |
Baby Hints and Tips [27] | Exhausted with exclusive expressing | Individual parents | One-way information. Single article/discussion. Summary of message board asking for help – responses both positive and negative regarding |
Exclusive Pumping [28] | Individual parent | One-way information. Entire website dedicated to exclusive pumping and managing it. | |
Baby Centre [29] | Pros and cons of exclusively expressing | Individual parents | Two-way communication. Single discussion on parenting forum. Frank discussion between exclusively expressing mothers of the pros and cons of the practice. |