Understanding breastfeeding behaviours: a cross-sectional analysis of associated factors in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Australia

• Main Authors: Danielle Gallegos (Author), Joy Parkinson (Author), Sinead Duane (Author), Christine Domegan (Author), Elena Jansen (Author), Rebekah Russell-Bennett (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Breastfeeding is a complex behaviour relying on a combination of individual mother and infant characteristics, health systems, and family, community and professional support. Optimal breastfeeding in high-income countries is particularly low. Despite having similar sociocultural...