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A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
Published on: September 22, 2023
[Breastfeeding: prevalence and determinant factors]
Ana Rita Sandes1, C Nascimento, J Figueira
1Clínica Universitária de Pediatria, Hospital de Santa Maria, Instituto de Medicina Preventiva, Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa, Lisboa.
Acta Medica Portuguesa
|September 18, 2007
Summary
Breastfeeding abandonment is high in Portugal despite initial high rates. Positive factors for sustained breastfeeding include healthy lifestyles, education, and prior positive experiences.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Public Health
- Lactation Science
Context:
- High breastfeeding abandonment rates observed in Portugal postpartum.
- Limited understanding of factors influencing breastfeeding maintenance in the Portuguese population.
Purpose:
- To assess breastfeeding prevalence up to six months postpartum in Portugal.
- To identify socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with breastfeeding duration.
Summary:
- A cohort study of 475 women found high initial breastfeeding rates (91% at discharge), declining to 54.7% at three months and 34.1% at six months.
- Key reasons for abandonment included insufficient milk, poor latch, and return to work; formula introduction was often medically recommended.
- Sustained breastfeeding correlated with prior positive experiences, higher education, and healthy lifestyles (non-smoking, physical activity).
Impact:
- Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to support breastfeeding maintenance.
- Emphasizes the role of health education and lifestyle factors in successful long-term breastfeeding.
- Informing strategies to improve breastfeeding rates and maternal-infant health outcomes in Portugal.
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