Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Procelli, Danielle Elizabeth
URN	etd-06202005-183555
Title	The Effects of Music Therapy and Relaxation Prior to Breastfeeding on the Anxiety of New Mothers and the Behavior State of Their Infants during Feeding.
Degree	Master of Music
Department	Music, College of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Clifford Madsen Committee Member Dianne Gregory Committee Member Jayne Standley Committee Member
Keywords	Anxiety And Mothers Prevention Of Postpartum Depression Depression Postpartum Childbirth Lactation Postpartum Depression Maternal Confidence First Baby First Time Mothers Psychological Behavioral Emotions Stress History Of Breastfeeding Breast Milk Breastfeeding Benefits Pregnancy Hospital Anxiety During Hospital Stay Counseling Intervention Music Therapy And Relaxation Anxiety Reduction Music Therapy Postpartum
Date of Defense	2005-06-14
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This study examined the effects of music therapy and relaxation techniques with first time mothers who were breastfeeding. Dependent variables were behavior state of the mother during breastfeeding, behavior state of the infant during breastfeeding, the mother’s self-reported perception of anxiety and relaxation during breastfeeding, and the mother’s perception of breastfeeding and her use of music one week post discharge. Subjects were sixty (N=60) women who had chosen breastfeeding as their preferred feeding method for their infant. Between 24-48 hours after giving birth to their infant, subjects were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (N=30) who received music therapy prior to breastfeeding or a no music control group (N=30). Results showed a statistically significant difference between the behavior-state of the mothers during their breastfeeding attempt. The experimental group displayed significantly less anxiety-related behaviors and more behaviors associated with relaxation and comfort. There was no significant difference between the behavior-state of the infants during breastfeeding. Data from self-report surveys revealed that mothers in the experimental music group reported feeling significantly more relaxed and less anxious after breastfeeding in the hospital then did the control group. No significant difference was found between groups based on mothers’ perceptions of breastfeeding one week post hospital discharge. Additional data were collected for further analysis and implications are discussed.
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