Objective: To review the literature on breastfeeding initiation and duration and to delineate
effective strategies for promoting positive breastfeeding behaviors. Data Sources …

Background: Analysis of differences in the incidence and duration of breastfeeding across
countries may provide information about practices that encourage breastfeeding. This …

Background: Postnatal depression can cause adverse effects on both mother and infant, but
its impact on breastfeeding duration is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to …

Background: Most mothers stop breast-feeding before the recommended 6 months post
partum. A systematic review showed that breast-feeding support programs by health care …

Aim: To describe and evaluate infant feeding practices during the first 6 mo of life in relation
to recommendations, and to study infant feeding practices in relation to maternal and infant …

Objective: To investigate the initation time of breastfeeding, exclusive breatfeeding rates and
complementary feeding practices during the first six months of life among mothers who gave …

Objective: To explore relationships among breastfeeding knowledge, breastfeeding
confidence, and infant feeding plans and their effects on feeding practices in first‐time …

Background: Studies have identified numerous factors affecting breastfeeding initiation and
duration, including maternal education, mode of delivery, birth weight, socioeconomic status …

Background The ability to breastfeed and continue the practice requires dedication,
commitment, persistence and support. Mothers often need to overcome many obstacles to …

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 …