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Birth. 1991 Dec;18(4):222-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-536x.1991.tb00105.x.
The reasons for the low frequency of breastfeeding at an urban medical center were evaluated in a study in which 81 women were interviewed concerning the factors affecting their choice of infant feeding method and attitudes toward breastfeeding. One-half of the women made their decision during pregnancy, and 41 percent did so before conception. They received information on infant feeding methods from health care providers, family, and friends. In addition to their own thoughts and feelings, family members had the most influence on the feeding method. The influence of health care providers was minimal, yet most women received early and comprehensive prenatal care. Although they thought that breastfeeding was better for the baby, the majority chose to bottle feed due to negative attitudes toward breastfeeding, conflicting responsibilities or schedules, convenience, negative breastfeeding experiences, and health or medical reasons.
在一项研究中，对一家城市医疗中心母乳喂养率低的原因进行了评估。该研究访谈了81名女性，询问了影响她们选择婴儿喂养方式的因素以及对母乳喂养的态度。一半的女性在孕期做出决定，41%的女性在怀孕前就做出了决定。她们从医疗保健人员、家人和朋友那里获得了关于婴儿喂养方式的信息。除了自身的想法和感受外，家庭成员对喂养方式的影响最大。医疗保健人员的影响最小，然而大多数女性接受了早期和全面的产前护理。尽管她们认为母乳喂养对宝宝更好，但由于对母乳喂养持负面态度、责任或日程安排冲突、方便性、母乳喂养的负面经历以及健康或医疗原因，大多数女性选择用奶瓶喂养。
