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. 2010 May;26(2):168-74.
doi: 10.1177/0890334409352904. Epub 2009 Dec 15.

The relationship between breastfeeding test weights and postpartum breastfeeding rates

Susan Wilhelm  1 , T Kim Rodehorst-Weber, Mary Beth Flanders Stepans, Melody Hertzog
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The relationship between breastfeeding test weights and postpartum breastfeeding rates

Susan Wilhelm et al. J Hum Lact. 2010 May.

Abstract

This secondary analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between test weights and days of breastfeeding. Test weights were performed with a scale (accurate to 2 grams) before and after feeding. Days of breastfeeding was measured by self-reporting. All test weights were interrelated and were associated with higher days of breastfeeding. Test weights at day 2 to 4 and at 2 weeks were not correlated significantly with either intention or self-efficacy at any time. However, 6-week test weights were correlated with intention at all 3 times, and self-efficacy at 6 weeks. Women with higher breastfeeding self-efficacy scores tended to report higher intention to breastfeed for 6 months.

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