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Table 4 Reasons for non-exclusive breastfeedinga

From: Predictors and barriers to breastfeeding in north of Jordan: could we do better?

Causes

n = 333 (%)

Inadequate supply

175 (53)

End of maternity leave

77 (23)

Baby’s illness/ hospitalization

45 (14)

Maternal illness

35 (11)

Latching difficulties

17 (5)

Other maternal causes:

 Breast issues

18 (5.4)

 Getting pregnant

11 (3.3)

 Use of contraceptives

2 (0.6)

Other infant causes:

 Multiple gestation

11 (3.3)

 Jaundice

8 (2.4)

 Poor weight gain

5 (1.5)

  1. aData from King Abdullah University Hospital and Prince Rashid Hospital Irbid, Jordan 2017