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Center for Breastfeeding Information
Journal Abstract of the Month for March 2003
"Randomized clinical
trial of pacifier use and bottle-feeding or cupfeeding and their effect
on breastfeeding." By Cynthia R. Howard et al. Pediatrics 2003-3;
111(3):511-18
Pacifier use versus no pacifier
at 4 weeks' after birth caused a significant reduction in exclusive
breastfeeding among babies exposed to pacifiers. Early pacifier use
significantly shortened overall breastfeeding duration. The most significant
impact on breastfeeding duration was the use of supplemental feedings
while in the hospital. Exposures to artificial nipples are common in
all locations, however they have detrimental affects on the breastfeeding
relationship. The outcome of this study validates the recommendations
of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
This article will be categorized
in the following subjects:
Suckling, Cup feeding,
Duration, BFHI, Pacifiers, Exclusive Breastfeeding
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