Not exact matches
However, the organization also called for more research
regarding the benefits
of 6 vs 4 months
of exclusive
breastfeeding.25 Thus far, several studies in industrialized countries revealed that a shorter
duration of breastfeeding increases the risk
of common infectious diseases, such as respiratory and gastrointestinal tract infections.8, 19,24,26, — , 32 However, in these studies, various definitions
of the exclusiveness
of breastfeeding were used24, 27,28,30 or the combination
of duration and exclusiveness
of breastfeeding was not taken into account.8, 31
(3) to undertake, in collaboration with Member States, prospective surveys, including statistical data
of infant and young child feeding practices in the various countries, particularly with
regard to the incidence and
duration of breastfeeding.
One research summary found that after reviewing all available studies
regarding the outcomes
of using IBCLCs, mothers who had higher
breastfeeding initiation rates, a longer
duration of exclusive
breastfeeding, a longer
duration of any
breastfeeding, higher
breastfeeding rates for all infant age groups, AND better maternal and infant health outcomes as compared to those who didn't seek out IBCLC support (5).
At each telephone contact, extensive information was gathered
regarding infant feeding including
breastfeeding frequency,
duration, and maternal and infant problems; proportion
of diet composed
of breast milk; and timing
of introduction and use
of various supplemental foods and / or liquids.
Information was obtained
regarding pacifier use, infant feeding, use
of supplemental foods and
breastfeeding frequency,
duration, and problems.
There is strong evidence that fathers can influence the initiation and maintenance
of breastfeeding [22, 23], contribute to maternal
breastfeeding confidence [24 — 27], influence decisions
regarding duration and weaning [28], and that without fathers» support mothers are more likely to
breastfeed for a shorter
duration [29, 30].