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DOI: 10.1177/0890334403255229 Characterizing Reasons for Breastfeeding Cessation Through out the First Year Postpartum using the Construct of ThrivingUniversity of Washington, School of Nursing
FDA The authors examined whether 4 factors derived from the construct of thrivingPhysical Adjustment, Infant Nutritional Status, Psychosocial Distress, and Lifestyle Patternsexplain reasons behind breastfeeding cessation. Factor analysis of longitudinal 1993-1994 data showed that mother's concern about her milk supply, wanting to leave the infant, or wanting someone else to feed the infant were the predominant reasons cited for breastfeeding cessation in the first 5 months. The 4 factors accounted for 97% of reasons given in the first 2 months, 86% of reasons given in months 3 to 5, and 58% of reasons from months 6 to 12. An additional factorexpectation regarding appropriate age for breastfeeding cessationwas also important in later months. J Hum Lact. 19(3):278-285.
Key Words: breastfeeding cessation construct of thriving infant feeding determinants weaning Infant Feeding Practices Study milk supply maternal lifestyle
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