Relationships between maternal overweight prior to pregnancy, feeding mode and infant feeding beliefs and practices
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Rametta, Emily, Mallan, Kimberley Margaret, Daniels, Lynne and de Jersey, Susan J.. (2015). Relationships between maternal overweight prior to pregnancy, feeding mode and infant feeding beliefs and practices. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 51(9), pp. 913 - 919. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.12878
| Authors | Rametta, Emily, Mallan, Kimberley Margaret, Daniels, Lynne and de Jersey, Susan J. |
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| Abstract | Aim: This study aimed to examine whether pre-pregnancy weight status was associated with maternal feeding beliefs and practices in the early post-partum period. Methods: This study uses secondary analysis of longitudinal data from Australian mothers. Participants ( n = 486 ) were divided into two weight status groups based on self-reported pre-pregnancy weight and measured height: healthy weight ( body mass index ( BMI ) < 25 kg/m2; n = 321 ) and overweight ( BMI > 25 kg/m2; n = 165 ). Feeding beliefs and practices were self-reported via an established questionnaire that assessed concerns about infant overeating and undereating, awareness of infant cues, feeding to a schedule and using food to calm. Results: Infants of overweight mothers were more likely to have been given solid foods in the previous 24 h ( 29% vs. 20% ) and fewer were fully breastfed ( 50% vs. 64% ). Multivariable regression analyses ( adjusted for maternal education, parity, average infant weekly weight gain, feeding mode and introduction of solids ) revealed that pre-pregnancy weight status was not associated with using food to calm, concern about undereating, awareness of infant cues or feeding to a schedule. However, feeding mode was associated with feeding beliefs and practices. Conclusions: Although no evidence for a relationship between maternal weight status and early maternal feeding beliefs and practices was observed, differences in feeding mode and early introduction of solids were observed. The emergence of a relationship between feeding practices and maternal weight status may occur when the children are older, solid feeding is established and they become more independent in feeding. |
| Keywords | breastfeeding; feeding belief and practice; infant cue; maternal weight |
| Year | 2015 |
| Journal | Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health |
| Journal citation | 51 (9), pp. 913 - 919 |
| Publisher | Blackwell Publishing |
| ISSN | 1034-4810 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.12878 |
| Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84940787969 |
| Page range | 913 - 919 |
| Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
| Place of publication | United Kingdom |
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