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BackgroundExclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continued breastfeeding for at least 1 year is recommended by all major health organizations. Whereas 74.6 percent of mothers initiate breastfeeding at birth, exclusivity and duration remain significantly lower than national goals. Empirical evidence suggests that exposure to infant formula marketing contributes to supplementation and premature cessation...
BackgroundThe potential health risks of infant formula feeding are well established. This study investigated the opinions and perceptions of mothers and recommendations by hospital staff with respect to infant formula usage in China.
MethodsA cross‐sectional survey of 726 mothers within 6 months postpartum and 241 hospital staff, using structured questionnaires, was conducted in Hangzhou and Shenzhen,...
Background
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life. However, many barriers to breastfeeding exist. We examine public opinions about the benefits of breastfeeding and the infant health risks associated with formula feeding.
Methods
A national public opinion survey was conducted in 2013. Participants indicated their level of agreement with four breastfeeding‐related...
Background
Among women who intend to exclusively breastfeed, it is important to identify mothers and their infants who have a greater risk of formula supplementation in hospital, and are unlikely to recover exclusive breastfeeding at discharge. We investigated factors associated with in‐hospital formula feeding among healthy term infants born to women who intended to exclusively breastfeed, and among...
Background
Religion has rarely been studied as a determinant of infant feeding practices. We examined whether religious affiliation is associated with formula feeding vs breastfeeding intention and practice in women from the United States Project Viva cohort.
Methods
Between 1999 and 2002, 2128 pregnant women were recruited in the area of Boston, Massachusetts. They reported by questionnaire their...
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