Incorrect advice: the most significant negative determinant on breast feeding in Malta

Midwifery
Simon Attard MontaltoEdward J Clemmer

Abstract

this study reviewed breast-feeding rates in Malta for the first six months of life and identified reasons why mothers discontinue breast feeding in this small island state. a random sample of 405 new mothers who chose to breast feed in the only major state hospital were contacted by phone one week postnatally and again each month up to six months, and presented with a questionnaire relating to their feeding experience. breast-feeding attrition rates were high with just 152 (38%) of 403 analysable babies still breast feeding at six months. The reasons for stopping breast feeding were categorised by: maternal choice; medical reasons; lack of information; social reasons, incorrect advice and no reason provided. 200 (50%) of the total cohort stopped breast feeding following incorrect advice from health professionals. Just 14 (3.5%) and 17 (4.2%) mothers stopped as a result of their own choice or a medical problem, respectively. Of the total of 403, 77 (19%) mothers introduced supplementary bottle feeds in hospital; of these, 70 (91%) stopped breast feeding altogether soon afterwards. This compared with just 180 (55%) of 326 women who did not introduce bottle feeds in hospital yet subsequently discontinued breast feeding (p<0.001). ...Continue Reading

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