Usefulness of an assessment score to predict early stopping of exclusive breast-feeding

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006 Mar;42(3):329-30. doi: 10.1097/01.mpg.0000214166.68069.98.

Abstract

Exclusive breast-feeding is recommended during the first 6 months of life. Use of simple indicators to predict early stopping of exclusive breast-feeding may be desirable in clinical practice. A breast-feeding assessment evaluated at discharge and including maternal age, previous breast-feeding experience, latching difficulty, and breast-feeding interval could be useful.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Breast Feeding*
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Formula / administration & dosage
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Length of Stay
  • Mothers / education*
  • Mothers / psychology*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Time Factors