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[Breast feeding in Spain. Current situation].

J Morán Rey1

  • 1Departamento Médico, Milupa Alimentación Infantil, Madrid.

Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Most mothers in Spain initiate breastfeeding, but many switch to formula or mixed feeding early due to perceived low milk supply. Pediatrician and mother decisions often end lactation, with hypogalactia being the primary concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition

Context:

  • Breastfeeding is recognized as the optimal infant feeding method due to its nutritional and protective benefits.
  • Despite advances in infant formulas, breastfeeding remains crucial for infant health.
  • This study examines current breastfeeding practices and challenges in Spain.

Purpose:

  • To assess the current status of natural infant feeding in Spain.
  • To identify factors influencing breastfeeding initiation, continuation, and cessation.
  • To understand the roles of mothers and pediatricians in infant feeding decisions.

Summary:

  • At birth, 73.5% of infants were breastfed, but this declined significantly over time, with 32.1% receiving mixed nutrition by one month.
  • Mothers predominantly made feeding decisions (92.6%), often citing hypogalactia (low milk supply) as the reason for cessation (61.2%).
  • Pediatricians and mothers equally influenced the decision to stop breastfeeding (45.2% vs. 54.2%), with hypogalactia cited in 74.2% of cases.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight the need for improved support systems to address maternal concerns about milk supply and promote sustained breastfeeding.
  • Understanding decision-making dynamics can inform targeted interventions for healthcare providers and public health initiatives.
  • Early introduction of complementary feeding (beikost) was observed in 8.4% of cases after cessation of breastfeeding.

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