title: [The factors involved in the decision to stop breastfeeding early].
abstract: A study carried out in 2008-2009 involving 138 mothers in Quebec shows that stopping breastfeeding before three months is not only due to difficulties with breastfeeding techniques, but also to psycho-social and relational factors, notably maternal sensitivity and depression. Better support from professionals, especially during the first month following the birth, could help young mothers to continue breastfeeding.
authors.affiliation: Ecole des sciences infirmières, Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. Linda.Bell@USherbrooke.ca
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bell
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lacombe
authors.forename: Frances
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gallagher
authors.forename: Myrianne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ferland
authors.forename: Marie-Estelle
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Couture
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008425:Maternal Behavior; D012307:Risk Factors; D014886:Weaning