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Infant feeding practices

M Lowry1, D F Lillis

  • 1University College Hospital, Galway.

Irish Medical Journal
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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This study found 36% of mothers initially breastfed their infants. After five months, 10% continued breastfeeding, highlighting the importance of infant feeding practices and support.

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Area of Science:

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Lactation Studies
  • Infant Nutrition

Background:

  • Infant feeding practices significantly impact child health outcomes.
  • Understanding maternal choices and influences is crucial for promoting breastfeeding.
  • Limited data exists on long-term breastfeeding duration and influencing factors post-hospital discharge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate infant feeding practices among mothers.
  • To identify factors influencing the choice of infant feeding methods.
  • To determine the duration of breastfeeding and reasons for cessation post-discharge.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 877 mothers over five months.
  • Interviews conducted on postpartum day one and at discharge.

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  • Follow-up studies on randomly selected breastfeeding (103) and bottle-feeding (170) mothers.
  • Data collection on feeding practices, influencing factors, satisfaction, and brand switching.

    • Main Results:

    • Initially, 36% of mothers practiced breastfeeding.
    • Up to 10% of mothers continued breastfeeding five months postpartum.
    • Factors influencing feeding choices and cessation of breastfeeding were identified.
    • Maternal satisfaction with chosen brands and reasons for brand changes were analyzed.

    Conclusions:

    • Breastfeeding initiation rates are moderate, with significant attrition post-discharge.
    • Sustaining breastfeeding requires addressing influencing factors and maternal support.
    • Further research is needed to optimize interventions promoting long-term breastfeeding.