Table 7 Reasons for requesting DHM
Reason for requesting DHM | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Infant prematurity | 81 | 85.2 |
Maternal low / absent milk supply | 67 | 62.6 |
Faltering growth | 38 | 40.0 |
Supporting breastfeeding difficulties / tongue tie | 15 | 15.7 |
Maternal cancer /mastectomy | 12 | 9.3 |
Maternal medication use / health issue | 11 | 10.2 |
Maternal mammary hypoplasia | 6 | 5.6 |
No reason given | 11 | 11.5 |