Societal influences upon initiation and continuation of breastfeeding
- 5 February 1998
- journal article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in British Journal of Midwifery
- Vol. 6 (2) , 76-80
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.1998.6.2.76
Abstract
Decision relating to infant feeding are highly Influenced by social and cultural factors within any given community. This article presents an analysis of some of the societal Influence upon attitudes to breasts and breastfeeding in the United Kingdom. Particular reference is made to the fifth national Infant feeding survey.Keywords
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