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Table 1 Contributing factors to mothers' inability or resistance to at-breast feedings

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