Developmental issues and the choice of feeding method of adolescent mothers

Yoos, L.

Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Jognn 14(1): 68-72

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0884-2175
PMID: 3844464
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1985.tb02206.x
Document Number: 344333
Approximately one million teenagers become pregnant each year, resulting in over 600,000 live births. An exploratory study was conducted to look at attitudes of adolescent mothers toward breastfeeding. Striking differences were found in the responses between groups of breastfeeding and bottlefeeding mothers. The effect of developmental needs and levels on the choice of feeding method was explored.

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