From: Benefits and challenges of transitioning preterm infants to at-breast feedings
• Inadequate breast milk supply |
• Maternal feelings of vulnerability and lack of confidence |
• Infants' immature feeding behaviors |
• Lack of commitment or desire to breastfeeding prior to the birth |
• Personal choice |
• Bottle feeding more convenient |
• Ability of father or other family members to participate in feedings |
• Avoidance of embarrassment of feeding in public |
• Ease of pumping and storing breast milk |
• Maternal lack of confidence |
• Parental need to quantify intake |
• Lack of informational and emotional support |