Initiation of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding is a biological process that is highly influenced by various physiological and environmental factors such as the plans for infant feeding of pregnant women, their education and work situation, family support and nutrition.


CONCLUSIONS
The way in which breastfeeding is initiated in the early postnatal period is of importance both for how long the process is likely to continue and for the growth of the infant.
Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. rolf.zetterstrom@actapaediatrica.se
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D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015995:Prevalence