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[Breast feeding and dietary supplementation].
Boletin De La Oficina Sanitaria Panamericana. Pan American Sanitary Bureau
|February 1, 1989
Summary
Many mothers weaned infants early due to perceived insufficient milk or work demands, despite breastfeeding promotion. Multiparous mothers with prior breastfeeding experience were more likely to continue nursing.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Nutrition
Context:
- Study conducted in five health centers in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, July 1983.
- 389 mothers interviewed during child enrollment in a food supplement program.
Purpose:
- To ascertain infant feeding practices.
- To evaluate contradictions in breast-feeding promotion versus milk supplement program enrollment.
Summary:
- High enrollment in milk supplement programs before six months and for partially/fully breastfed infants under three months observed.
- Primary reasons for early weaning: insufficient milk, mother's work, and mammary issues.
- Multiparous mothers with prior breastfeeding experience were more likely to maintain breastfeeding.
Impact:
- Highlights challenges in implementing effective breastfeeding promotion programs.
- Identifies key factors influencing early cessation of breastfeeding.
- Provides insights for improving maternal and child nutrition interventions.