Potential indicators of insufficient milk supply syndrome.
Insufficient milk supply syndrome is a complex phenomenon that has not been adequately investigated. Insufficient milk supply (IMS) is a major reason reported by mothers for early termination of breast-feeding in both developed and developing countries. Using the IMS conceptual framework by Hill and Humenick (1989), a survey was conducted to determine which set of predictors distinguished between mothers who reported an inadequate supply of breast milk (n = 100) from those who reported an adequate supply of milk (n = 284) during the first 8 weeks postpartum. Factor analysis suggested that Potential Determinant factors Maternal Confidence, Paternal Support, Maternal Health, Mother-in-Law Disapproval, and Infant Birthweight accounted for 56.7% of the variance while Potential Indicator factors Baby Behavior, Solid Foods, and Formula accounted for 70.4% of the variance. Using discriminant analysis, factors Maternal Confidence, Maternal Health, Mother-in-Law Disapproval, Baby Behavior, Solid Foods, and Formula predicted 78.04% of the cases accurately. The Potential Indicator factors alone predicted 76.58% of the cases accurately. These findings suggest that the IMS model is valid but additional variables may need to be considered.
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University of Illinois, Chicago College of Nursing, Quad Cities Program 61201.
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D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001724:Birth Weight; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires