Postpartum Hemorrhage and the Likelihood of Exclusive Breastfeeding Through 6 Months Postpartum: A Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The purpose of this article is to describe the relationship between postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) duration among participants who planned to breastfeed their infants. We also describe factors that were protective or prohibitive of breastfeeding.

Methods

We performed a secondary analysis of data from a case-control study examining genetic variations associated with PPH linked to uterine atony in individuals with singleton vaginal births (n = 60case, n = 40 control participants). Bivariate analyses examined the relationships between breastfeeding exclusivity and various factors, including maternal demographics, birth characteristics, and case-control status. Breastfeeding exclusivity, cessation, challenges, and formula introduction

SUBMITTER: Boyles SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12687932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature