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Early suckling and prolonged breast-feeding.

P M Taylor, J A Maloni, D R Brown

    American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
    |February 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Early suckling significantly prolonged breast-feeding duration in infants. Mothers who initiated suckling during early physical contact saw longer breast-feeding periods compared to those who postponed it.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Lactation Studies
    • Infant Nutrition

    Background:

    • Breast-feeding duration is influenced by various maternal and infant factors.
    • Early mother-infant contact and feeding practices are hypothesized to impact lactation outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between the timing of suckling initiation and the duration of breast-feeding.
    • To determine if early physical contact and subsequent suckling influence breast-feeding duration.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 362 full-term infants from middle- and upper-class mothers was studied.
    • Mothers were categorized based on their choices regarding early physical contact and suckling initiation.
    • Breast-feeding duration was recorded and analyzed across different maternal strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Median breast-feeding duration was 8.5 months for early suckling, 4 months for early contact with later suckling, and 5 months for postponed physical contact.
    • Early suckling was associated with a significantly slower rate of breast-feeding decline.
    • Infant gender and maternal parity did not affect the association between early suckling and prolonged breast-feeding.

    Conclusions:

    • Initiating suckling during early physical contact is linked to significantly longer breast-feeding durations.
    • Maternal choices regarding early contact and suckling timing play a crucial role in lactation success.
    • These findings support the importance of early suckling for promoting sustained breast-feeding.

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