Risk factors for exclusive breastfeeding lasting less than two months-Identifying women in need of targeted breastfeeding support.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding rates in Sweden are declining, and it is important to identify women at risk for early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding.

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding lasting less than two months postpartum.

Methods

A population-based longitudinal study was conducted at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden. Six hundred and seventy-nine women were included in this sub-study. Questionnaires were sent at five days, six weeks and six months postpartum, including questions on breastfeeding initiation and duration as well as several other background variables. The main outcome measure was exclusive breastfeeding lasting less than two months postpartum. Multivariable logistic regression analysis

SUBMITTER: Cato K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5470694 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature