Table 3 Percentage distributions of reasons for discontinuing breastfeeding after 6 months of age in 52,637 infants in Iran
From: Reasons given by mothers for discontinuing breastfeeding in Iran
Reasons for discontinuation of breastfeeding ≥6 months of age | Mean (95% CI) |
|---|---|
Insufficient breast milk | 45 (43, 47) |
Maternal illness or medication | 11 (10, 12) |
Return to work | 3 (2, 4) |
Time to stop | 6 (5, 7) |
Breast refusal | 27 (26, 29) |
Infant illness | 6 (5, 7) |
Non-specific reason | 25 (24, 27) |