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Does breastfeeding method influence infant weight gain?

C A Walshaw1, J M Owens, A J Scally

  • 1Oakworth Health Centre, 3 Lidget Mill, Oakworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 7HN, UK. anne.walshaw@bradford.nhs.uk

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|February 16, 2007
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Traditional breastfeeding advice improved infant weight gain and exclusive breastfeeding rates compared to baby-led approaches. Shorter feeding durations (≤10 minutes) were also linked to better infant weight gain.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Infant Nutrition

Background:

  • Breastfeeding advice significantly impacts infant feeding outcomes.
  • Understanding the comparative effectiveness of different breastfeeding guidance strategies is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of traditional versus baby-led breastfeeding advice on infant weight gain and rates of exclusive breastfeeding.
  • To investigate the association between feeding duration and infant weight gain.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal cohort study was conducted in a UK general practice.
  • 63 exclusively breastfed infants were analyzed in two cohorts based on changes in breastfeeding advice (baby-led to traditional).
  • Primary outcomes included weight gain (SDSG) and exclusive breastfeeding rates; secondary analysis examined feed length (≤10 min vs. >10 min).

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Main Results:

  • Infants receiving traditional breastfeeding advice showed significantly higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding up to 12 weeks and greater weight gain by 6-8 weeks compared to those receiving baby-led advice.
  • Regardless of advice type, infants with shorter feeding durations (≤10 minutes) exhibited increased weight gain by 6-8 weeks.
  • The study groups were comparable in birth weight, gestational age, and parity.

Conclusions:

  • Traditional breastfeeding advice appears more effective than baby-led advice in promoting infant weight gain and sustained exclusive breastfeeding.
  • Shorter feeding durations, irrespective of the advice given, are associated with improved infant weight gain.
  • These findings suggest that specific aspects of traditional breastfeeding guidance may be beneficial for infant growth and feeding exclusivity.