Perceived Infant Feeding Preferences of Significant Family Members and Mothers' Intentions to Exclusively Breastfeed.

Breastfeeding intention is a significant predictor of initiation and duration. The decision to breastfeed may be influenced by the opinions of family and friends. This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal perception of the infant feeding preferences of the baby's father and the maternal grandmother and the woman's intention to breastfeed. This study analyzed data from the Infant Feeding Practices Survey II (2005-2007). The sample included 4690 women, of whom approximately 82% were white, 67% were married, 68% were multiparous, and 66% had some college education or beyond. In adjusted analyses, the odds of intending to exclusively breastfeed in the first few weeks postpartum were higher among mothers who perceived that the baby's father or the maternal grandmother preferred exclusive breastfeeding (vs preferred other feeding) (fathers: odds ratio [OR] = 7.44; 95% confidence interval [CI], 6.20-8.92; maternal grandmothers: OR = 2.45; 95% CI, 2.01-2.99). Mothers in each of the racial/ethnic groups examined were more likely to intend to exclusively breastfeed in the first few weeks postpartum if they perceived that the expectant father preferred exclusive breastfeeding (vs preferred other feeding methods) (white: OR = 7.67; 95% CI, 6.25-9.41; black: OR = 11.76; 95% CI, 4.85-28.51; Hispanic: OR = 7.01; 95% CI, 3.44-14.28; other: OR = 7.51; 95% CI, 3.39-16.67). These results suggest that significant family members should be counseled on the benefits of breastfeeding and the risks of formula feeding along with pregnant mothers.

Mueffelmann RE ，Racine EF ，Warren-Findlow J ，Coffman MJ ... -  《-》

When Fathers are Perceived to Share in the Maternal Decision to Breastfeed: Outcomes from the Infant Feeding Practices Study II.

Wang S ，Guendelman S ，Harley K ，Eskenazi B ... -  《-》

Family members' infant feeding preferences, maternal breastfeeding exposures and exclusive breastfeeding intentions.

Maternal breastfeeding intentions are strongly associated with breastfeeding exclusivity and duration. Factors that affect new mothers' exclusive breastfeeding intentions have not been adequately examined. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between family member's infant feeding preferences, breastfeeding exposures, and womens' exclusive breastfeeding intentions. 1277 breastfeeding mother-infant pairs were recruited from four public hospitals in Hong Kong. We used multiple logistic and linear regression models to explore the impact of the family members' infant feeding preferences and breastfeeding exposures on exclusive breastfeeding intentions. 78.1% mothers reported an intention to exclusively breastfeed, and the median intended duration of exclusive breastfeeding was 26 weeks. The husband's preference for breastfeeding (aOR = 1.67; 95% CI 1.20-2.31), previous breastfeeding experience (aOR = 1.56; 95% CI 1.10-2.23) and attendance at an antenatal breastfeeding class (aOR = 2.09; 95% CI 1.45-3.02) were all strongly associated with higher maternal intention to exclusively breastfeed. For every additional family member who preferred breastfeeding, the odds of intending to exclusively breastfeed increased by 32% (aOR1.32; 95% CI, 1.13-1.55). Similarly, the proportion of participants intending to exclusively breastfeed increased progressively with more breastfeeding exposures. Including fathers and other significant family members in antenatal breastfeeding education can help to maximize breastfeeding support for the new mother and encourage new mothers to exclusively breastfeed.

Lok KYW ，Bai DL ，Tarrant M 《-》

The effect of a woman's significant other on her breastfeeding decision.

Kessler LA ，Gielen AC ，Diener-West M ，Paige DM ... -  《JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION》

Factors associated with intention to breastfeed among low-income, inner-city pregnant women.

Lee HJ ，Rubio MR ，Elo IT ，McCollum KF ，Chung EK ，Culhane JF ... -  《MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL》