Breast-Feeding Determinants and Postpartum Food Habits among Korean- American Women

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Low ratesofbreast-feeding have been reported in someethnic populations in the United States; however, information about many groups is inadequate. This study, designed to explore and identify breast-feeding determinants and postpartum food habits, surveyed a group of 50 Korean-American women attending an obstetricdgynecology clinic about 6 weeks after the birth of their infant. Initiation of breast-feeding was high (80%) and continuation at 6 weeks was 40%. Seaweed soup, a traditional Korean postpartum food, was consumed by all respondents. Mothers who planned to breast-feed were more likely to initiate it (p-.OOol). The most commonly cited reason for discontinuation prior to the clinic visit was “not enough milk.”

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