Overcoming barriers to breastfeeding continuation and exclusivity

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Oct 2010 English Publisher:Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)Journal:Current Opinion in Pediatrics, volume 22, pages 655-663 (issn: 1040-8703,

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Authors: Bonny, Whalen; Rachel, Cramton;

doi: 10.1097/mop.0b013e32833c8996

pmid: 20693904

Overcoming barriers to breastfeeding continuation and exclusivity

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Abstract

To review recent research that delineates predictors of breastfeeding duration and exclusivity.Many mothers find it difficult to meet personal goals and follow expert recommendations for continued and exclusive breastfeeding despite increased rates of initiation. Recent studies have revealed varied sociodemographic, biomedical, and psychosocial determinants of breastfeeding duration and exclusivity.In order to help mothers meet personal goals and expert recommendations for breastfeeding, pediatricians should educate themselves regarding predictors of and barriers to successful breastfeeding. Once these predictors and barriers have been identified, targeted anticipatory guidance can be provided to help mothers achieve breastfeeding success.

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Keywords

Breast Feeding, Humans, Mothers, Social Support, Social Environment

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