Challenges in Breastfeeding
<p id="p1">This chapter analyzes the factors that lead to approximately half of mothers worldwide discontinuing exclusive breastfeeding before 6 months of age, despite the numerous well-documented benefits associated with this practice. The categorization of barriers is as follows: infant-relat...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1234965 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">This chapter analyzes the factors that lead to approximately half of mothers worldwide discontinuing exclusive breastfeeding before 6 months of age, despite the numerous well-documented benefits associated with this practice. The categorization of barriers is as follows: infant-related (latch refusal, prematurity, and orofacial anomalies); maternal-related (postpartum depression, hypo- or hyperlactation, and drug exposure); and macro-level factors (hospital routines, formula marketing, workplace restrictions). In accordance with prevailing data and guidelines, each chapter correlates the mechanism with practical solutions. The objective of this study is to furnish clinicians with a toolkit that is grounded in empirical evidence, with the aim of increasing the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and thereby enhancing outcomes for both mothers and their children.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85466-192-3 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1011834 |