Intended plans for breastfeeding duration: a simple tool to predict breastfeeding outcome.
Prenatal intended duration of breastfeeding has been shown to be a powerful predictor of breastfeeding initiation and duration. This provides a tool to establish the risks for short duration of breastfeeding.


CONCLUSIONS
It is necessary to identify the factors that influence mothers' plans, and to find means to intervene effectively.
Vogel
A M
AM
South Auckland Health, Otahuhu, South Auckland, New Zealand. alvogel@middlemore.co.nz
D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D033182:Intention; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors