Increased BMI associated with decreased breastfeeding initiation in Million Veteran Program participants.

Joanna Lankester Rodrigo Guarischi-Sousa Austin T Hilliardnull nullLabiba ShereMarya Husary Susan Crowe Philip S Tsao David H Rehkopf Themistocles L Assimes

Published in: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences (2024)

BMI predicts a lower likelihood of breastfeeding for one month or longer. Given the high success of breastfeeding initiation regardless of BMI in supportive environments as well as potential health benefits, patients with elevated BMI may benefit from additional postpartum breastfeeding support.

Keyphrases

body mass index
preterm infants
weight gain
healthcare
public health
quality improvement
physical activity
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