Risk factors for early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding and late introduction of complementary foods among infants in midwestern Brazil

Abstract

Liquids being given on the first day at home was a good predictor that they would be given for the first 4 months, emphasizing the need for intervention during prenatal care and at maternity units to counter the harm caused by this practice. After 8 months, however, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of the child participating in family meals, especially for adult mothers without higher education and primaparous mothers.