Table 6 Reasons for Introduction of Formula. Data are reported as n(%)
|  | 2 Weeks n = 16 | 2 Months n = 20 | 4 Months n = 25 | 6 Months n = 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Following Advice from HealthCare Provider | 6 (37.5%) | 4 (20.0%) | 5 (20.0%) | 5 (20.0%) |
Following Advice from Family and Friends | 1 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Breastfeeding was too Difficult | 3 (18.8%) | 3 (15.0%) | 3 (12.0%) | 4 (16.0%) |
Baby Did Not Gain Enough Weight | 4 (25.0%) | 6 (30.0%) | 5 (20.0%) | 5 (20.0%) |
Easier to Fit into Daily Routine | 2 (12.5%) | 7 (35.0%) | 8 (32.0%) | 9 (36.0%) |
Allows Others to Feed Baby | 2 (12.5%) | 4 (20.0%) | 6 (24.0%) | 4 (16.0%) |
My Plan was to Formula Feed | 1 (6.3%) | 1 (5.0%) | 1 (4.0%) | 1 (4.0%) |
Other | 8 (50.0%) | 9 (40.0%) | 16 (60.0%) | 9 (36.0%) |
|  | Supply (3) Latch (2) Mental Health (1) BF isn’t always possible (1) No answer (1) | Supply (5) Poor Support (1) No answer (3) | Supply (8) Mental Health (2) No Answer (2) Refused to BF (1) Poor Support (1) | Supply (7) Mental Health (2) Refuse to BF/Weight loss (1) |