Relationship between maternal body mass index with the onset of breastfeeding and its associated problems: an online survey

Abstract Background Obesity is a worldwide public health problem that demands significant attention. Several studies have found that maternal obesity has a negative effect on the duration of breastfeeding and delayed lactogenesis. The World Health Organization has classified Body Max Index (BMI) as...

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Main Authors: Ana Ballesta-Castillejos, Juan Gomez-Salgado, Julian Rodriguez-Almagro, Inmaculada Ortiz-Esquinas, Antonio Hernandez-Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-020-00298-5