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[Pacifier use and its relationship with early weaning in infants born at a Child-Friendly Hospital]

Maria Emília de Mattos Soares1, Elsa Regina Justo Giugliani, Maria Luiza Braun

  • 1Hospital Fêmina, Grupo Hospitalar Conceição, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. memilha@terra.com.br

Jornal De Pediatria
|September 27, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Pacifier use is common and linked to earlier breastfeeding cessation. This study found pacifier users were more than twice as likely to wean early compared to non-users.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition

Context:

  • Pacifier use is prevalent in infants, even in settings promoting breastfeeding.
  • Understanding factors influencing breastfeeding duration is crucial for infant health.
  • Child-Friendly Hospitals aim to support optimal infant feeding practices.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the association between pacifier use and early weaning in breastfed infants.
  • To assess the impact of pacifier usage on the duration of exclusive breastfeeding.
  • To evaluate breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding rates among pacifier and non-pacifier users.

Summary:

  • A cohort study followed 237 infants, finding 61.6% used pacifiers, often from the first week.
  • Pacifier users showed significantly higher rates of weaning (50.8% vs. 22.4%) and loss of exclusive breastfeeding by two months.
  • Pacifier use was associated with male infants and mothers with lower education levels.

Impact:

  • Findings confirm a link between pacifier use and reduced breastfeeding duration.
  • Highlights the need for targeted interventions to support sustained breastfeeding.
  • Informs healthcare providers and parents about potential risks of pacifier use on breastfeeding.
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