Association Between Infant Sleep Location and Breastfeeding
Bahar Kural1, Gülbin Gökçay2,3
1Department of Pediatrics, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Summary
Bedsharing (BS) is linked to longer breastfeeding duration, but carries risks. Safe sleep guidance is crucial for parents practicing BS to mitigate risks and ensure infant safety.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Infant Sleep Safety
Background:
- Maternal bedsharing (BS) is associated with extended breastfeeding duration.
- Bedsharing is a potential risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the frequency of bedsharing (BS) and roomsharing (RS).
- Examine the impact of BS and RS on breastfeeding duration up to two years.
- Evaluate risk factors within the infant sleep environment.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with retrospective cohort elements.
- Data collected from 351 children and families at a Well-Child Clinic.
- Feeding history from records; sleeping arrangements via parental questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Exclusive breastfeeding rate was 50.2% for the first 6 months; BS increased with exclusive breastfeeding.
- Bedsharing (22.8%) and roomsharing (80.6%) were common; breastsleeping was 56.1%.
- Working mothers and mothers >35 years were more likely to bedshare; smoking in BS parents was a risk; 72.4% had unsafe sleep environments.
Conclusions:
- Bedsharing (BS) is associated with increased breastfeeding duration in the first six months.
- Families require education on safe sleep practices and risk mitigation for bedsharing.
- Informed decision-making for parents regarding bedsharing and infant sleep safety is essential.
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