Does Prolonged Breastfeeding Adversely Affect a Child's Nutritional Status?

La, Brakohiapa; Yartey, Juliana; Bille, A; Harrison, Eric; Quansah, Evelyn; Ma, Armar; Kishi, Kazushi; Yamamoto, Shigeru

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(88)90411-4

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“…There is also evidence from the literature that poverty may be an overriding factor in determining the age at which complementary feeding is initiated, even when mothers report otherwise (Brakohiapa et al, 1988). As well as ensuring that appropriate nutrition education is promoted, it is vital that populations make the best use of locally available, affordable food sources.…”

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Systematic review concerning the age of introduction of complementary foods to the healthy full-term infant

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Section: Povertymentioning

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Systematic review concerning the age of introduction of complementary foods to the healthy full-term infant

et al. 2001

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“…There is particular concern as to whether in prolonged lactation the energy content of milk is adequate. Recent studies have indicated that children who are fed solely on breast milk beyond 4-6 months may become malnourished , among other things because of lack of adequate energy intake (8,9). There is, however , remarkably little information in the literature about the effects of prolonged breast feeding on milk fat.…”

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The Effect of Maternal Supplementation with Linoleic and .GAMMA.-Linolenic Acids on the Fat Composition and Content of Human Milk: A Placebo-Controlled Trial.

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Horrobin

1991

Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, J Nutr Sci Vit

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“…Conversely, prolonged breastfeeding can be detrimental by reducing consumption of complementary foods (Brakohiapa et al, 1988;Tangermann et al, 1988), although this conclusion has been challenged (Marquis et al, 1997). It may also increase the risk of micronutrient deficiency as human milk has low concentrations of iron and zinc (Brown et al, 1998).…”

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Breast and complementary feeding practices in relation to morbidity and growth in Malawian infants

2005

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Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare growth, morbidity incidence and risk factors for undernutrition between infants receiving complementary feeding early, before 3 months of age, with those receiving complementary foods after 3 months in a poor rural Malawian community. Methods: A cohort of babies was enrolled at birth for follow-up to 12 months of age. Weight, length, morbidity and feeding patterns were recorded at 4 weekly intervals from birth to 52 weeks. Results: Mean age at introduction of water was 2.5 months (range 0-11.8), complementary foods 3.4 months (range, 1.0-10.7) and solids 4.5 months (range 1.2-13.8). Over 40% of infants had received complementary foods by 2 months and 65% by 3 months. The proportion of exclusively breast-fed infants, which included those receiving supplemental water, was 13% at 4 months, 6.3% at 5 months and 1.5% at 6 months. Infants with early complementary feeding had lower weight for age at 3 and 6 months (Po0.05), and at 9 months (P ¼ 0.07) and at 2 months they were approximately 200 g lighter. Early complementary feeding was significantly associated with increased risk for respiratory infection (Po0.05), and marginally increased risk for eye infection and episodes of malaria. Maternal illiteracy was associated with early complementary feeding (OR ¼ 2.1, 95% CI 1.3, 3.2), while later complementary feeding was associated with reduced infant morbidity and improved growth. Conclusion: Breast-feeding promotion programmes should target illiterate women. Greater emphasis is required to improve complementary feeding practices.

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Does Prolonged Breastfeeding Adversely Affect a Child's Nutritional Status?

Cited by 57 publications

References 9 publications

Systematic review concerning the age of introduction of complementary foods to the healthy full-term infant

Systematic review concerning the age of introduction of complementary foods to the healthy full-term infant

The Effect of Maternal Supplementation with Linoleic and .GAMMA.-Linolenic Acids on the Fat Composition and Content of Human Milk: A Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Breast and complementary feeding practices in relation to morbidity and growth in Malawian infants

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