Changes in mothers ’ intended duration of breastfeeding from the prenatal to neonatal periods

ConclusionApproximately one in three women shorten their intended breastfeeding duration during the early postpartum period, which negatively affects the actual duration of their breastfeeding. Women may need additional support during the early postpartum period to meet their prenatal breastfeeding intentions.

Source: Birth - November 17, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jennifer M. Nelson, Ruowei Li, Cria G. Perrine, Kelley S. Scanlon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research