Prevalence and duration of breastfeeding during the first six months of life: factors affecting an early cessation

OBJECTIVES: to assess the mean duration, prevalence and reasons that lead to an early cessation of breastfeeding in a group of healthy term infants in the first six months of life. METHODS: prospective, observational study. One-hundred Caucasian, non smoking mothers, that intended to breastfeed for...

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Main Authors: F. Garbarino, D. Morniroli, B. Ghirardi, E. Garavaglia, B. Bracco, M.L. Giannì, P. Roggero, F. Mosca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-10-01
Series:La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
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Online Access:http://www.pediatrmedchir.org/index.php/pmc/article/view/30