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.
South Auckland Health, Otahuhu, South Auckland, New Zealand. alvogel@middlemore.co.nz
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D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D033182:Intention; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors