Table 5 Breastfeeding survey administered at postpartum 6–10 weeks.
From: Investigating the association between labor pain and cessation of breastfeeding
Reasons | Introducing infant formula if still breastfeeding (n = 331) | Cessation of breastfeeding (n = 189) |
|---|---|---|
Fatigue/tiredness | 78 (23.6) | 62 (32.8) |
Sore nipples | 78 (23.6) | 33 (17.5) |
Painful breast | 37 (11.2) | 32 (16.9) |
Insufficient milk supply | 276 (83.4) | 138 (73.0) |
Feeding difficulty (latching problem) | 89 (26.9) | 45 (23.8) |
Choose to stop breastfeeding | 61 (18.4) | 52 (27.5) |
Returning to work after maternity leave | 41 (12.4) | 22 (11.6) |
No breastfeeding facilities at workplace | 8 (2.4) | 9 (4.8) |
Encouraged by family members | 18 (5.4) | 8 (4.2) |
Encouraged by confinement nanny | 11 (3.3) | 1 (0.5) |
Infant medical reasons | 19 (5.7) | 1 (0.5) |
Mother medical reasons | 6 (1.8) | 9 (4.8) |
Others | 24 (7.3) | 18 (9.5) |
