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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Maternal and Child Health

Background:

  • Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is increasingly used for conception.
  • Breastfeeding is crucial for infant and maternal health.
  • Understanding breastfeeding patterns after ART is important for targeted support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine breastfeeding prevalence following conception with ART.
  • To identify risk factors associated with short breastfeeding duration (<6 weeks) and early cessation (before 8 months).

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of women conceiving via ART in Melbourne, Australia, was recruited during early pregnancy.
  • Data were collected through interviews and questionnaires at multiple time points: pregnancy, and 3, 8, and 18 months postpartum.

Main Results:

  • Breastfeeding initiation was higher in the ART group (89%) compared to the general population (83.3%).
  • Exclusive breastfeeding rates at 3 months were lower in the ART group (46%) versus the general population (57.3%).
  • Significant proportions of women ceased breastfeeding by 6 weeks (23%) and 8 months (57%).
  • Increased anxiety during late pregnancy and suboptimal breastfeeding advice were significant predictors of shorter breastfeeding duration and earlier cessation.

Conclusions:

  • Breastfeeding outcomes after ART may be less favorable than in the general population.
  • Antenatal strategies to reduce maternal anxiety and consistent postnatal breastfeeding advice are potential interventions.
  • Modifiable factors identified could improve breastfeeding success for women conceiving through ART.