Breastfeeding-related musculoskeletal pain among lactating mothers in Arabic-speaking countries: prevalences, associations, and functional impact

Key Points

• Musculoskeletal pain significantly affects lactating mothers, indicating a high prevalence among Arabic-speaking countries.
• Findings suggest that up to 60% of mothers experience pain related to breastfeeding activities.
• Observational analysis focused on associations and functional impact in lactating mothers across various Arabic-speaking regions.
• Highlights the need for targeted interventions to address pain management in breastfeeding mothers.