Table 4 Reasons for not initiating or stopping breastfeeding among adolescent mothers in Quito

Reasons for not initiating breastfeeding

 I never had milk

4

(80.0)

 Use of anticonvulsants

1

(20.0)

Reasons for discontinuing EBF^a

 Insufficient milk

40

(26.3)

 Othere occupations (study, work, etc.)

33

(21.7)

 Maternal choice

22

(14.5)

 Medical indication

21

(13.8)

 Other

13

(8.6)

 Maternal disease

9

(5.9)

 Family or friends advice

7

(4.6)

 Natural weaning

7

(4.6)