Breastfeeding and Sleeping Patterns Among 6-12-Month-Old Infants in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parental behavior and infant sleep patterns can vary widely both within and between cultures and settings. Breastfeeding during the second half-year of infancy has been associated with frequent night waking, which is perceived as sleep problem among the Western societies. An understanding of sleeping patterns among breastfed infants during the second half-year of infancy is important in supporting continued breastfeeding.

Objectives

The study aimed to investigate the sleeping patterns among breastfed infants during second half-year of infancy.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study. Three hundred and forty-two mothers of 6-12 months old breastfed infants completed the questionnaires on socio-demographic factors, breastfeeding practices, and infant sleeping

SUBMITTER: Madar AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10914878 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature