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Increasing breast feeding in a community.

K S Sloper, E Elsden, J D Baum

Archives of Disease in Childhood

|September 1, 1977

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Infant feeding practices in Oxford show a significant increase in breastfeeding rates and duration between 1972/73 and 1974/75. More mothers initiated breastfeeding and continued for longer periods, with later introduction of mixed feeds.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Pediatrics
Maternal Health

Background:

Infant feeding practices are crucial for child health and development.
Understanding trends in infant feeding is essential for public health initiatives.
Previous surveys provide a baseline for evaluating changes in feeding patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare infant feeding practices in Oxford between 1972/73 and 1974/75.
To identify changes in breastfeeding initiation, duration, and introduction of mixed feeds.
To explore potential factors influencing these changes, such as health visitor advice.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among mothers discharged from a maternity ward at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Data were collected during the winter of 1974/75.

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Comparison was made with data from a previous survey in the winter of 1972/73.

Main Results:

Significantly more mothers initiated breastfeeding in 1974/75 (52%) compared to 1972/73 (37%).
Breastfeeding duration increased significantly, with 43% of mothers breastfeeding at 5 months in 1974/75 versus 23% in 1972/73.
Introduction of mixed feeds occurred significantly later in 1974/75 (17% at 2 months) compared to 1972/73 (64%).
Mothers reported difficulties experienced with breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

Infant feeding practices in Oxford showed a positive shift towards increased and prolonged breastfeeding between the two survey periods.
Changes in advice from health visitors and community health personnel may have influenced these evolving infant feeding patterns.
Further research into the impact of health professional advice on infant feeding practices is warranted.