The Association Between Pregnancy Intention and Breastfeeding
Shimrit Keddem1,2, Rosemary Frasso3, Melissa Dichter4,5
11 Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Summary
Paternal pregnancy intention significantly influences breastfeeding initiation, while maternal intention affects duration. Hispanic mothers and those with higher education and age were more likely to breastfeed.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Breastfeeding offers significant benefits to mothers and infants.
- Pregnancy intentionality is linked to postpartum maternal behaviors, including breastfeeding.
- Factors influencing breastfeeding decisions require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between maternal and paternal pregnancy intentions and breastfeeding initiation.
- To investigate the relationship between maternal and paternal pregnancy intentions and breastfeeding duration.
- To analyze these associations in a nationally representative sample.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, retrospective study design.
- Utilized data from the CDC National Survey of Family Growth.
- Analyzed breastfeeding initiation and duration among women aged 15-44 years.
Main Results:
- Paternal pregnancy intention predicted breastfeeding initiation.
- Maternal pregnancy intention was associated with breastfeeding duration.
- Hispanic mothers exhibited higher breastfeeding rates and longer durations; age and education were also positive predictors.
Conclusions:
- Understanding parental attitudes toward pregnancy is crucial for developing effective breastfeeding interventions.
- The father's intention to have a child plays a significant role in the initiation of breastfeeding.
- Maternal intention and demographic factors like ethnicity, age, and education also influence breastfeeding practices.
Keywords:
biostatisticsbreastfeedingbreastfeeding barriersbreastfeeding supportdurationsocial supportMore Related Videos
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