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Weight-Related Concerns as Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Months

Emily Zimmerman, Rachel F. Rodgers, Jennifer L. O’Flynn, Althea Bourdeau

Journal of Human Lactation · 2018 · 29 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

Mothers' weight, body image and eating concerns, concern regarding their children's weight, and breastfeeding self-efficacy may constitute critical barriers to exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months. Interventions to improve breastfeeding duration and confidence should target maternal body image and eating concerns.

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