Pregnant women's intention to breastfeed; their estimated extent and duration of the forthcoming breastfeeding in relation to the actual breastfeeding in the first year postpartum-A Swedish cohort study.

To investigate the prenatal intention to breastfeed and the estimated extent and duration of the forthcoming breastfeeding among nulliparous and multiparous women in different Body Mass Index (BMI) classes. Furthermore, in a sub-group we study the actual breastfeeding in relation to the prenatal intended extent and duration. A prospective cohort study. A total of 775 pregnant women answered a questionnaire concerning their intention to breastfeed and how they estimated the extent and duration of the forthcoming breastfeeding. In a sub-group of 174 women, data from the actual breastfeeding were obtained. There was no difference concerning intention to breastfeed among underweight and normal weight women, overweight or obese nulliparous or multiparous women. Fewer multiparous women with BMI <25 judged that the forthcoming breastfeeding would be partial, compared to multiparous women with overweight and obesity (p = 0.003). Furthermore, there was a significant difference within the group of nulliparous women concerning the prenatal intended extent and the actual breastfeeding at two weeks and five months postnatally (p = 0.000 and p = 0.041). There were more underweight and normal weight and overweight women who breastfed exclusively two weeks postnatally, compared with obese women. Additional, at five months postnatally there were more obese women who had ceased to breastfeed, than underweight and normal weight women. Among pregnant multiparous women there were more overweight and obese women who judged that the forthcoming breastfeeding would be partial, than pregnant underweight and normal weight women. The prenatal estimated extent of the forthcoming breastfeeding differed from the actually extent of breastfeeding among nulliparous women. The antenatal breastfeeding information and education should be tailored to prepare every woman/couple, irrespective of maternal body composition for the forthcoming task and furthermore, the continuum of care, from antenatal care to Child Health Service should offer a supportive atmosphere to protect and promote breastfeeding.

Claesson IM ，Myrgård M ，Wallberg M ，Blomberg M ... -  《-》

A prospective study of breastfeeding intentions of healthy weight and overweight women as predictors of breastfeeding outcomes.

Women with a higher BMI are at increased risk of breastfeeding for a shorter duration, however it is unclear if weight status itself or other factors such as feeding intentions are responsible for early breastfeeding cessation. The aim of this study was determine the influence of maternal pre-pregnancy weight status on infant feeding intentions during pregnancy using a validated scale and assess whether high intentions to exclusively breastfeed measured during pregnancy predicted feeding mode at discharge and at 4 months postpartum in both healthy weight (Hwt) (BMI< 25kg/m2) and overweight (Owt)(BMI > 25kg/m2) women. This prospective, observational study commenced when participants were <20 weeks gestation, continuing until four months post partum. Self-administered questionnaires assessed pre-pregnancy weight, infant feeding intentions at 36 weeks gestation, and breastfeeding practices at hospital discharge and 4 months postpartum. Hospital records provided details of delivery mode, gestation and breastfeeding during hospital stay. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to compare weight groups on the breastfeeding beliefs and practices adjusting for selected covariates PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: A consecutive sample of pregnant women (n = 715) were recruited from an Australian metropolitan hospital between August 2010 and January 2011. All women <20 weeks gestation were eligible unless they had pre-existing Type 1 or 2 diabetes or insufficient English language skills to complete questionnaires. Of 715 women recruited, 402 had complete data at 4 months post-partum. There were no differences in high breastfeeding intentions (66% vs 53%, p = 0.10) or initiation (96% vs. 98%, p = 0.33) between Hwt and Owt women. Owt women were less likely to be exclusively breastfeeding at hospital discharge AOR [95%CI] 0.57 [0.33,0.98] and 4 months post-partum 0.62 [0.40,0.97]. High intention to breastfeed was positively associated with exclusively/fully breastfeeding at hospital discharge in Hwt 3.24 [1.52,6.89] but not Owt women 1.73 [0.75,4.00] and 4 months post partum in both weight groups (Hwt 4.1 [2.4-7.2], Owt 6.5 [2.9-14.3]). Healthy and overweight women appear to have similar antenatal intentions for infant feeding but overweight mothers are less likely to be exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge. High antenatal intentions for breastfeeding are related to exclusively/fully breastfeeding at 4 months post partum in both healthy and overweight women. Investigation of early hospital practices that support and hinder the establishment of successful breastfeeding in overweight mothers may help to identify effective strategies to protect breastfeeding relationships between mother-infant dyads, particularly those who have experienced a caesarean delivery.

de Jersey SJ ，Mallan K ，Forster J ，Daniels LA ... -  《-》

Antenatal breastfeeding intention, confidence and comfort in obese and non-obese primiparous Australian women: associations with breastfeeding duration.

Newby RM ，Davies PS 《-》

Breastfeeding among inner-city women: from intention before delivery to breastfeeding at hospital discharge.

Hundalani SG ，Irigoyen M ，Braitman LE ，Matam R ，Mandakovic-Falconi S ... -  《-》

Relationship between prenatal infant feeding intention and initiation and duration of breastfeeding: a cohort study.

Donath SM ，Amir LH ，ALSPAC Study Team 《ACTA PAEDIATRICA》