From: Reasons given by mothers for discontinuing breastfeeding in Iran
Reasons for discontinuing exclusive breastfeeding* | Mean (95% CI) |
---|---|
Physician’s recommendation | 54 (53, 55) |
Insufficient breast milk | 28 (27, 29) |
Family recommendation | 20 (19, 21) |
Crying baby | 17(16, 18) |
Non-specific reason | 17(16, 18) |