Breastfeeding Duration and Authoritative Feeding Practices in First-Time Mothers

Conclusion: These data demonstrate an association between longer breastfeeding duration and authoritative feeding practices characterized by responsiveness and structure, which may partly account for the apparent protective effect of breastfeeding on childhood obesity.

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Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jansen, E., Mallan, K. M., Byrne, R., Daniels, L. A., Nicholson, J. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research