Table 3 Reasons for cessation of breastfeeding (n = 129)
No. | Percentage | Mean (SD) age of cessation of breastfeeding | |
|---|---|---|---|
Maternal decision | 61 | 47.3 | 13.6 (3.1) |
Baby stopped breastfeeding | 21 | 16.3 | 9.8 (3.3) |
Maternal occupation | 14 | 10.9 | 9.7 (4.7) |
Maternal illness | 8 | 6.2 | 12.1 (3.2) |
Pregnancy | 8 | 6.2 | 11.8 (2.3) |
Not enough milk | 4 | 3.1 | 8.0 (5.8) |
Baby biting mother | 3 | 2.3 | 14.3 (3.2) |
HIV positive mother | 3 | 2.3 | 1.3 (0.6) |
Breastfeeding too demanding/tiring | 3 | 2.3 | 14.7 (0.6) |
Advice from peers | 2 | 1.6 | 14.5 (0.7) |
Loss of husband | 1 | 0.8 | 12 |
Twin delivery | 1 | 0.8 | 10 |