Sometimes the midwife and parent are simply being exceptionally cautious that delayed initiation of breastfeeding isn't early indication of infection or pathology. (believemidwiferyservices.com)
Recent studies, including a congressional study, have found that abstinence - only programs don't work and don't delay initiation of sex. (plannedparenthood.org)
This is consistent with internalizing symptoms delaying initiation of alcohol use as suggested by findings of Sung et al. (2004). (link.springer.com)