LAWSON K & TULLOCH M I (1995) Journal of Advanced Nursmg 22, 841-849Breastfeeding durabon. prenatal intentions and postnatal practices A study of 78 primiparas examined the role of prenatal intent and postnatal experiences in breastfeeding duration Those fully breastfeeding 3 months after the birth of the baby had a higher level of education, timed their decision to breastfeed earlier, intended to breastfeed longer and had a more negative attitude to formula feeding Commitment and confidence scores were not related to breastfeeding duration m first-tune mothers Breastfeeding duration was also related to the timing of the first breastfeed and extent of mother-infant contact m the 72 hours after birth but not to the number of feeding problems
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