Risk of early breastfeeding cessation among symmetrical, small for gestational age infants

Abstract

This study reports that birth weight ≥ 2780 g and head circumference at birth ≥ 33 cm are independent predictors of breastfeeding onset success.

Risk Factors for Discontinuation of Exclusive Breastfeeding by One Month of Postnatal Age Among High Risk Newborns: An Institution Based Case Control Study

“…Similarly, maternal depression, smoking and use of contraception are likely to adversely affect breastfeeding compliance [9,10]. Newborns weighing more than 2780 gm and having head circumference more than 33 cm were noticed to have better long term adherence to exclusive breastfeeding [11]. Female gender of the newborn, spotted as a factor associated with breastfeeding failure in our study, clearly indicate towards the unfortunate gender based discrepancy in the newborn care practices.…”

The Effects of Mild Gestational Hyperglycemia on Exclusive Breastfeeding Cessation

“…The study protocol has previously been described in detail [11,12]. In brief, the study was conducted as a review of medical records from a Pediatric Office where approximately 120 babies are enrolled every year.…”

Metabolic syndrome in Spanish adolescents and its association with birth weight, breastfeeding duration, maternal smoking, and maternal obesity: a cross-sectional study

“…Another risk factor in the early development of MetS is an excessively short period (or the lack) of maternal breastfeeding in the first year of infancy (15). According to recent studies, maternal breastfeeding for longer than six months helps to prevent cardiovascular disorders and more specifically, MetS in the early years of childhood (16,17). Nevertheless, the lack of significant results in other studies (18) has led to some controversy over the protective effect of maternal lactation in regards to the development of MetS in infancy.…”