Effect of Maternal Body Mass Index on Infant Breastfeeding Behaviors and Exclusive Direct Breastfeeding

ConclusionMaternal BMI had limited negative influence on exclusive direct breastfeeding during the first 4 weeks after discharge. Mothers should be educated that many infants need 3 to 4 weeks after discharge to learn how to breastfeed, infant feeding demands change during this time, and this time is important to the infant's neurologic and overall development.

Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - September 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Ruth Lucas, Michelle Judge, Joanna Sajdlowska, Xiaomei Cong, Jacqueline M. McGrath, Debra Brandon Tags: In Focus Source Type: research