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Table 4 Stated reasons for discontinuing breastfeeding (n = 96)

From: “Real-world” effect of a peer counselor on breastfeeding outcomes in an urban prenatal clinic in the United States

Reason

No Full-time PC

(n = 47)

Full-time PC

(n = 49)

Decreased milk supply

20 (42.6%)

19 (38.8%)

Time-consuming

12 (25.5%)

8 (16.3%)

Latch difficulties

7 (14.9%)

12 (25.5%)

Maternal health factors (i.e. taking unsafe medication)

6 (12.8%)

6 (12.2%)

Overwhelmed

6 (12.8%)

4 (8.2%)

Pain/bleeding

2 (4.3%)

4 (8.2%)

Infant Health (i.e. allergy)

1 (2.1%)

3 (6.1%)

  1. Data displayed as n (%)