Background Breastfeeding has short-term and long-term benefits for both the infant and the
mother. The objective of this study was to identify the incidence of breastfeeding initiation …

Background Breastfeeding is associated with multiple domains of health for both mothers
and children. Nevertheless, breastfeeding initiation is low within certain developed …

Aim: To explore the socio‐demographic factors and other maternal characteristics that
influence breastfeeding initiation rates. In particular, this paper aims to (i) estimate the rate of …

Objective: To identify determinants of the initiation and duration of breastfeeding amongst
Australian women. Methods: A prospective cohort study of 556 women in Perth, Western …

Breastfeeding rates in the United Kingdom (UK) are one of the lowest in the developed
world and certainly the lowest in Europe. There have been numerous studies of …

Information about local breastfeeding rates and predictors of breastfeeding outcomes can
assist with improving health planning and community support. Longitudinal infant feeding …

Despite well-documented health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, most
women discontinue breastfeeding before the recommended 12 months to 2 years. The …

The aim of this study was to report on breastfeeding duration up to 24 months and determine
the predictors of breastfeeding duration among women in South Western Sydney, one of the …

Background There is increased recognition of the importance of breastfeeding at a national
level as evidenced by the increased number of Canadian mothers initiating breastfeeding …

Objective Given that intention to breastfeed is a strong predictor of breastfeeding initiation
and duration, the objectives of this study were to estimate the population‐based prevalence …