Exploring the associations of food and financial insecurity and food assistance with breastfeeding practices among first-time mothers.

Junia N de BritoJessica K FriedmanSydney T JohnsonJerica M BergeSusan M Mason

Published in: Public health nutrition (2024)

We found a lower level of breastfeeding among mothers experiencing food insecurity and using food assistance. Resources to support longer breastfeeding duration for mothers are needed. Moreover, facilitators, barriers and mechanisms of breastfeeding initiation and duration must be identified.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
human health
primary care
healthcare
climate change