[Prevalence and duration of breast-feeding: its influences on the weight and the morbidity]

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A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
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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

M Morán Rodríguez1, J C Naveiro Rilo, E Blanco Fernández

  • 1Centro de Salud de San Andrés del Rabanedo, San Andrés del Rabanedo, España. mmoran@gaple03.sacyl.es

Nutricion Hospitalaria
|July 14, 2009
PubMed

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Exclusive breastfeeding (MEL) is recommended for infant health, but prevalence remains low. Mixed lactation (MTL) shows lower abandonment rates and supports healthy weight development in infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Context:

  • Lactation practices significantly influence infant health outcomes.
  • Understanding infant feeding trends is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Global recommendations for breastfeeding duration are not consistently met.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence and duration of different lactation types.
  • To analyze infant weight development based on feeding method.
  • To assess the frequency of pediatric consultations related to lactation type.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study analyzed clinical histories of children born between 2000-2005.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding initiation was 63.5%, decreasing to 33.6% by six months.
  • Mixed lactation showed lower desertion rates (26.5% at 3 months, 54.4% at 6 months) and higher infant weight.
  • Infants on exclusive breastfeeding consulted pediatricians 4.5 times/year, compared to 6.5 times/year for formula-fed infants.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight suboptimal lactation rates compared to WHO recommendations.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with appropriate weight gain and reduced infant morbidity.
  • Mixed lactation may offer benefits in terms of adherence and infant weight.
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