Why do mothers mix milk feed their infants? Results from a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Combining or supplementing breastfeeding with formula feeding, also called mixed milk feeding (MMF), is a common infant feeding practice. However, there is no well-established MMF evidence-base for informing and guiding parents. A better understanding of the reasons why mothers practice MMF may facilitate identification of efficient strategies for supporting exclusive breastfeeding, and/or opportunities to prolong breastfeeding, at least partially.

Objective

An updated systematic literature review was undertaken with the primary aim of gaining a deeper understanding of the reasons why mothers choose MMF.

Data sources

Six databases were searched for relevant articles published in English from January 2012 to January 2022.

Data extraction

Two reviewers in

SUBMITTER: Monge-Montero C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384123 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature