J C Tan1, H E Jeffery. 1. Department of Fetal and Perinatal Medicine, King George V Hospital, Camperdown and University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Abstract
UNLABELLED: To consider some of the many factors that influence the choice to initiate and continue breast-feeding. CONCLUSION: There is increasing recognition of the nutritional value and related health outcomes of breast-fed infants. Further research is essential to appraise the medical and social determinants of infant feeding practices, particularly the early discontinutation of breast-feeding. Paediatricians are in an ideal position to foster, encourage and support such research and to accept a wider role in advocacy of the infant's right to obtain optimal nutrition.
UNLABELLED: To consider some of the many factors that influence the choice to initiate and continue breast-feeding. CONCLUSION: There is increasing recognition of the nutritional value and related health outcomes of breast-fed infants. Further research is essential to appraise the medical and social determinants of infant feeding practices, particularly the early discontinutation of breast-feeding. Paediatricians are in an ideal position to foster, encourage and support such research and to accept a wider role in advocacy of the infant's right to obtain optimal nutrition.