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Preterm Birth, Pacifier use and Breastfeeding: is there a Relationship?
Larissa Carcavalli1, Carolina Castro Martins1, Iury Almeida Rocha2
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic, UFMG - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Brazilian Dental Journal
|November 22, 2018
Summary
Pacifier use is more common in preterm infants, linked to bottle feeding and shorter breastfeeding durations. Higher family income correlates with increased breastfeeding prevalence in infants.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Preterm infants often experience developmental immaturity, potentially leading to feeding and non-nutritive sucking difficulties.
- Understanding factors influencing infant feeding practices and habits is crucial for optimizing child development and health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between pacifier use and preterm birth.
- To determine if pacifier use is influenced by infant feeding types in children aged 3-5 years.
Main Methods:
- A comparative cross-sectional study involving 250 children (125 preterm, 125 normal term) aged 3-5 years in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
- Data collection via a pre-tested questionnaire on gestational age, infant development, feeding, and non-nutritive sucking habits.
- Statistical analysis using bivariate and multivariate Poisson regression.
Main Results:
- Pacifier use was significantly more prevalent in the preterm group (PR=1.20).
- Preterm infants were more likely to use bottles (PR=1.38) and be breastfed for less than six months (PR=1.19).
- Breastfeeding was more common in normal term infants (PR=1.14) and those from families with higher monthly income (RP=1.10).
Conclusions:
- Pacifier use is more prevalent among preterm infants and associated with bottle use and shorter breastfeeding duration (<6 months).
- Higher family income is linked to a greater prevalence of breastfeeding.
- These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions for feeding and sucking habits in preterm infants.
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