Breastfeeding practices and associations with pregnancy, maternal and infant characteristics in Australia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exclusive breastfeeding to six months of age is a major global public health priority. Several characteristics are known to be associated with early cessation of breastfeeding, however, limited evidence exists regarding whether women's reported reasons for cessation are associated with maternal, pregnancy and infant characteristics. The aims of this study were to: i) describe women's reported intention to breastfeed and their subsequent breastfeeding practices; ii) describe women's reported reasons for breastfeeding cessation prior to the infant being five months of age; and iii) examine associations between these factors and maternal, pregnancy and infant characteristics.

Methods

Telephone and online surveys were conducted between October 2019 and April 2020 with

SUBMITTER: Reynolds R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9854140 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature