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Medical Professionals' Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding

National Association of WIC Directors, Washington, DC.

Jennifer Anderson, PhD, RD

Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, 200 Gifford Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA.

Garry Auld, PhD, RD

Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University.

This study examined the attitudes toward breastfeeding of medical professionals working with pregnant or new mothers. Most advocated breastfeeding to mothers who had not made an infant feeding decision; fewer talked about breastfeeding during the first trimester; and many recommended that mothers supplement a breastfed infant with prepared commercial baby milk. All agreed that a mother's return to work led to early discontinuance of breastfeeding and that the family is a major influence on a mother's decision to breastfeed. Tb increase the prevalence of breastfeeding, the study group recommended prenatal education, participation in support groups, and promotion of breastfeeding through the media.

Key Words: attitudes • breastfeeding • medical professionals

Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 11, No. 2, 97-101 (1995)
DOI: 10.1177/089033449501100212


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