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September 12, 2025Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Factors Associated With the Continuation of Breastfeeding Beyond 12 Months of Age in Brazilian Families

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MPMirene Brandão de PaulaMCMelissa Moreira Mansur ClementeSGSabrine Teixeira Ferraz Grünewald

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals maternal knowledge and social determinants impact breastfeeding duration.

Key Points

  • Over 70% of mothers continued breastfeeding beyond 12 months, indicating high prevalence in Brazilian families.
  • Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits influenced decisions for 87.6% of mothers, highlighting the need for education.
  • Significant associations found with prenatal care and WHO guidance, emphasizing the role of healthcare professionals.
  • Having a younger child negatively impacted the continuation of breastfeeding, revealing challenges for mothers.

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Paula et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41c15713b0b5dfea6611bhttps://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.70195
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