Minimizing the Relationship Between Early Formula Use and Breastfeeding Cessation by Limiting Formula Volume
Author Type(s)
Student
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
October 2019
DOI
10.1089/bfm.2019.0055
Journal Title
Breastfeeding Medicine
Abstract
Objective: Early exposure to formula can interfere with successful long-term breastfeeding. The objective of this study was to determine whether limiting the volume of formula used in the first month attenuates formula's detrimental impact on long-term breastfeeding success. Materials and Methods: Using detailed data on dietary intake from a randomized clinical trial, we conducted a secondary analysis of the association between volume of formula received in the first month and breastfeeding cessation before 6 and 12 months of age. We used descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression, respectively, to explore this association without and with adjustment for demographic and clinical predictors of infant feeding. Results: Among 199 breastfeeding infants, 80 (40%) received formula daily at 1 month of age, and breastfeeding cessation before 6 and 12 months of age was higher for these infants (46% and 67%) than for those breastfed exclusively (6% and 27%) (p < 0.0005 for each). The risk of cessation did not differ between those who received
Recommended Citation
Flaherman, V., McKean, M., Braunreuther, E., Kair, L., & Cabana, M. (2019). Minimizing the Relationship Between Early Formula Use and Breastfeeding Cessation by Limiting Formula Volume. Breastfeeding Medicine, 14 (8), 533-537. https://doi.org/10.1089/bfm.2019.0055
