Maternal Commitment, Lactation Practices, and Breastfeeding Duration |
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| Authors: | JEANNINE COREIL Ph D JAN E. MURPHY RN JD |
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| Affiliation: | Jeannine Coreil is an associate professor in the College of Public Health, the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Coreil is a member of the American Anthropological Association, the Society for Medical Anthropology, and the American Public Health Association.;Jan E. Murphy is an attorney in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Murphy is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Nurses' Association, and the American Society of Psychoprophylaxis and Obstetrics |
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| Abstract: | A longitudinal study of 44 breastfeeding mothers was conducted to determine how strongly prenatal intention influenced breastfeeding duration, and whether postpartum events and practices had any additional effects. The subjects were interviewed three times between the third trimester and one year after birth. The strongest predictor of duration was prenatal intent. However, formula supplementation had an independent negative effect and was inversely related to social support. The practice implications for breastfeeding promotion include early supportive intervention and educational programs. |
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