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Unintended pregnancy and breast-feeding behavior

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  • Dye, T.D.
  • Wojtowycz, M.A.
  • Aubry, R.H.
  • Quade, J.
  • Kilburn, H.

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Objectives. This study assessed the effect of unintended pregnancy on breast-feeding behavior. Methods. All women delivering a live birth between January 1, 1995, and July 31, 1996 (n = 33 735), in the 15-county central New York region were asked whether they had intended to become pregnant and their breast-feeding plans. Results. Women with mistimed pregnancies, and pregnancies that were not wanted were significantly less likely to breast- feed than were women whose pregnancies were planned. After adjustment for confounding variables and contraindications for breast-feeding, the odds ratios of not breast-feeding remained significant. Conclusions. Promoting breast-feeding among women with unintended pregnancies is important to improve health status.

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  • Dye, T.D. & Wojtowycz, M.A. & Aubry, R.H. & Quade, J. & Kilburn, H., 1997. "Unintended pregnancy and breast-feeding behavior," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 87(10), pages 1709-1711.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1997:87:10:1709-1711_0
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    1. Grace Lordan & Paul Frijters, 2013. "Unplanned Pregnancy And The Impact On Sibling Health Outcomes," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 22(8), pages 903-914, August.
    2. Aiken, Abigail R.A. & Dillaway, Chloe & Mevs-Korff, Natasha, 2015. "A blessing I can't afford: Factors underlying the paradox of happiness about unintended pregnancy," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 132(C), pages 149-155.

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