Table 3 Predictors of breastfeeding cessation in the first 24 weeks1
From: Intrapartum epidural analgesia and breastfeeding: a prospective cohort study
Crude HR (95% CI) | Adjusted HR2 (95% CI) | n/N (%) breastfeeding at 24 weeks | |
|---|---|---|---|
Analgesia | |||
Non-pharmacological | 1 (referent group) | 1 (referent group) | 210/292 (72) |
Gas | 1.21 (0.84, 1.74) | 1.20 (0.83, 1.74) | 112/166 (67) |
Pethidine | 1.95 (1.45, 2.63) | 1.67 (1.23, 2.25) | 139/261 (53) |
Epidural | 2.07 (1.57, 2.72) | 2.02 (1.53, 2.67) | 206/396 (52) |
Maternal age | |||
30+ | 1 (referent group) | 1 (referent group) | 446/605 (74) |
25–29 | 2.43 (1.95, 3.03) | 2.21 (1.76, 2.78) | 183/384 (48) |
20–24 | 3.51 (2.65, 4.65) | 2.67 (1.99, 3.58) | 45/125 (36) |
16–19 | 4.52 (2.60, 7.84) | 3.19 (1.82, 5.61) | 4/19 (21) |
Maternal education | |||
Degree | 1 (referent group) | 1 (referent group) | 321/424 (76) |
Trade/certificate/diploma | 1.78 (1.32, 2.39) | 1.67 (1.24, 2.26) | 132/225 (59) |
Year 12 | 2.39 (1.84, 3.11) | 2.01 (1.53, 2.64) | 141/275 (51) |
Up to year 11 | 2.97 (2.25, 3.91) | 2.45 (1.84, 3.27) | 81/205 (40) |