Direct vs. Expressed Breast Milk Feeding: Relation to Duration of Breastfeeding

Direct vs. Expressed Breast Milk Feeding: Relation to Duration of Breastfeeding

Background: Studies examining direct vs. expressed breast milk feeding are scarce. We explored the predictors of mode of breastfeeding and its association with breastfeeding duration in a multi-ethnic Asian population. Methods: We included 541 breastfeeding mother—infant pairs from the Growing Up in...

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Main Authors: Wei Wei Pang, Jonathan Y. Bernard, Geetha Thavamani, Yiong Huak Chan, Doris Fok, Shu-E Soh, Mei Chien Chua, Sok Bee Lim, Lynette P. Shek, Fabian Yap, Kok Hian Tan, Peter D. Gluckman, Keith M. Godfrey, Rob M. van Dam, Michael S. Kramer, Yap-Seng Chong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
direct breastfeeding
breast milk expression
duration of breastfeeding
Asian
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/6/547

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