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A longitudinal study of the association between breast-feeding and harmful oral habits

Suzely Adas Saliba Moimaz1, Orlando Saliba, Luiz Fernando Lolli

  • 1Department of Pediatric and Social Dentistry Universidade Estadual Paulista, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.

Pediatric Dentistry
|May 16, 2012
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Breast-feeding rates were lower than recommended, with over half of infants developing pacifier or thumb-sucking habits. Pacifier use was linked to lower breast-feeding incidence by 12 months.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infant Health
  • Lactation Studies

Background:

  • Breast-feeding is crucial for infant health.
  • Harmful sucking habits like pacifier and thumb-sucking can impact oral development.
  • Understanding the interplay between breast-feeding and these habits is important for early childhood development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the patterns of breast-feeding.
  • To examine the prevalence of pacifier and thumb-sucking habits.
  • To analyze these behaviors from birth to 12 months of age.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study involved 80 mother-infant pairs.
  • Monthly household visits collected data via semi-structured questionnaires.
  • Chi-square tests were used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Exclusive breast-feeding started at 50%, with 69% weaned by 12 months.
  • Pacifier-sucking was more common and persistent than thumb-sucking.
  • A significant association was found between lower breast-feeding rates and pacifier use at 12 months.

Conclusions:

  • Exclusive breast-feeding rates fell below World Health Organization recommendations.
  • Over half of infants exhibited pacifier and/or thumb-sucking habits.
  • Pacifier use correlated with reduced breast-feeding incidence.
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