Table 3 IIFAS survey scores and breastfeeding exposure, education, and feeding plans

Breastfeeding Exposure

Breastfeeding history

59.8±5.0

55.1±6.3

< 0.001

Did your mom breastfeed you when you were a baby?

57.6±6.4

55.7±6.4

0.375

Do you know any family or friends who have ever breastfed their baby?

56.9±6.1

56±7.3

0.78

If you have a partner, do they support you breastfeeding?

57.0±6.2

59 (NA)

0.654

Breastfeeding Education

Has your doctor or nurse ever talked to you about the health benefits of breastfeeding for moms and for their babies?

57.4±6.4

54.6±5.4

0.105

Have you been given any resources for learning about breastfeeding, like a handout or internet link?

57.1±6.2

55.7±6.5

0.718

Any Breastfeeding

Formula

only

P-value

Feeding Plans

Have you decided how you are hoping to feed your baby?

58.7±5.5

52.5±6.5

< 0.001

Feeding plan on admission for delivery

59.0±5.4

51.9±5.5

< 0.001