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The hospital environment and infant feeding: results from a five country study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 September 2011

Deborah L. Covington ,
D. S. Gates ,
Barbara Janowitz ,
R. Israel  and
Nancy Williamson
Deborah L. Covington
Affiliation:
Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
D. S. Gates
Affiliation:
Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Barbara Janowitz
Affiliation:
Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
R. Israel
Affiliation:
International Nutrition Communication Service, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Nancy Williamson
Affiliation:
Family Health International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
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In recent years both the prevalence and duration of breast-feeding have decreased, especially in urban areas of the developing world (McCann et al., 1981). While the majority of births in these areas continue to be attended by traditional birth attendants, the proportion of mothers giving birth in hospitals is increasing. The potential for hospital personnel and practices to affect infant feeding preferences is likely to increase as the trend towards hospital births continues.

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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 17 , supplement S9: Breast-feeding and Fertility , 1985 , pp. 83 - 97
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1985

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