Social and cultural determinants of breastfeeding in the United States

A technical report reviews current research concerning trends and social/cultural barriers towards US breastfeeding. It is noted that, while breastfeeding initiation in the US has increased in recent years, it usually is halted during early postpartum. It also is noted that white, middle-class, well...

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Published inNutrition update (USA) Vol. 2
Main Author Samuels, S.E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1985
Subjects
ALIMENTACION INFANTIL
ALIMENTATION DU NOURRISSON
ALLAITEMENT
COMPORTEMENT ALIMENTAIRE
CONSOMMATION ALIMENTAIRE
CONSUMO DE ALIMENTOS
ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA
ETATS-UNIS
HABITOS ALIMENTARIOS
LACTANCIA
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Summary:A technical report reviews current research concerning trends and social/cultural barriers towards US breastfeeding. It is noted that, while breastfeeding initiation in the US has increased in recent years, it usually is halted during early postpartum. It also is noted that white, middle-class, well-educated women tend to breastfeed the most and the longest. Factors affecting breastfeeding cessation, policy implications of mixed feeding patterns, and further needed research also are addressed.(wz)
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ISSN:0735-4762