|
1.* The nutritional benefits of breast milk last only until the baby is weaned from breast milk.
|
2.92
|
1.76
|
0.05
|
0.76
|
0.07
|
|
2.* Formula-feeding is more convenient than breastfeeding.
|
4.17
|
1.25
|
0.37
|
0.72
|
0.45
|
|
3. Breastfeeding increases mother-infant bonding.
|
4.57
|
0.91
|
0.51
|
0.71
|
0.64
|
|
4.* Breast milk is lacking in iron.
|
3.83
|
1.11
|
0.14
|
0.74
|
0.16
|
|
5. Formula-fed babies are more likely to be overfed than are breastfed babies.
|
3.50
|
1.44
|
0.46
|
0.71
|
0.63
|
|
6.* Formula-feeding is the better choice if a mother plans to work outside the home.
|
3.62
|
1.29
|
0.37
|
0.72
|
0.45
|
|
7. Mothers who formula-feed miss one of the great joys of motherhood.
|
2.71
|
1.45
|
0.43
|
0.71
|
0.60
|
|
8. Women should not breastfeed in public places such as restaurants.
|
4.36
|
1.07
|
0.33
|
0.72
|
0.40
|
|
9. Babies fed breast milk are healthier than babies who are fed formula.
|
3.42
|
1.40
|
0.49
|
0.70
|
0.68
|
|
10.* Breastfed babies are more likely to be overfed than formula-fed babies.
|
4.55
|
0.84
|
0.30
|
0.72
|
0.37
|
|
11.* Fathers feel left out if a mother breastfeeds.
|
4.07
|
1.16
|
−0.004
|
0.75
|
−0.02
|
|
12. Breast milk is the ideal food for babies.
|
4.92
|
0.42
|
0.22
|
0.73
|
0.33
|
|
13. Breast milk is more easily digested than formula.
|
4.44
|
1.00
|
0.46
|
0.71
|
0.63
|
|
14.* Formula is as healthy for an infant as breast milk.
|
3.67
|
1.27
|
0.54
|
0.70
|
0.68
|
|
15. Breastfeeding is more convenient than formula-feeding.
|
4.08
|
1.23
|
0.50
|
0.70
|
0.60
|
|
16. Breast milk is less expensive than formula.
|
4.65
|
0.91
|
0.16
|
0.73
|
0.23
|
|
17.* A mother who occasionally drinks alcohol should not breastfeed her baby.
|
3.26
|
1.50
|
0.28
|
0.73
|
0.38
|
