Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding cessation: identifying an "at risk population" for special support.

摘要: A study was conducted with 542 women, who gave birth in the hospital G.B. Grassi Rome, to investigate risk factors for exclusive breastfeeding. Clinical data collected from clinical records at delivery. Information on psycho-socio-demographic characteristics obtained by standardized questionnaires Data breastfeeding practice and use of pacifier were delivery 24 weeks’ postpartum. The outcome least 4 months (yes/no). In multivariate analysis, planned caesarean (OR 2.40, 95 % CI 1.06–5.43) women two or more psychological distress conditions (past episodes depression, insomnia, perceive as a traumatic event) versus none greater odds stopping before 3.42, 1.15–10.2). pacifiers within first 2 weeks postpartum 2.38, 1.35–4.20) but not after 0.86, 0.43–1.72) no also associated an increased odds. protective effect found antenatal classes 0.57, 0.35–0.95). Conclusion: This suggests that type delivery, classes, baby’s life are independent