2010 - International Lactation Consultant Association

Results: The results indicate no relationship between total maternal IV fluid intake and birth
weight. However, a significant relationship was observed between IV fluid intake per minute of
labor (flow rate) and weight loss on day of life two. For example, at the slower flow rates (0-5),
a statistically significant negative linear exists with percent weight loss on day of life two (p=
.003). From the flow rate of 5 and above, there is no relationship between flow rate and weight
loss.
Conclusions: IV intake does impact weight loss, with low flow. Further analysis is underway to
elucidate these and other relationships.
BREASTFEEDING AMONG RURAL PANAMANIAN WOMEN: INITIATION AND DURATION
FACTORS
Alexandra Hayes, MA
Washington State University
1590 NE Northwood Drive, #E303
Pullman, WA 99163
954)-937-0755; afhayes@wsu.edu
ABSTRACT
Background: Although breastfeeding is an integral part of Panamanian culture, only 25% of
babies at six months of age are exclusively breastfed while only 38% receive any breastmilk at
nine months of age according to a 2007 UNICEF report. The high incidence of infant morbidity,
in terms of diarrheal episodes, is directly related to low breastfeeding rates.
Goals: To identify factors that affect breastfeeding initiation and duration to recommend
culturally appropriate public health campaigns.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with rural Panamanian women aged 18-35
with at least one child under the age of five.
Results: The results indicate that women with the following had higher initiation and duration
rates: support networks that involved at least a mother and a male spouse or boyfriend,
prenatal education class participation, and delivery in hospitals that did not supply formula to
infants and also encouraged breastfeeding and rooming-in.
Conclusions: The data imply that these factors should be considered in Panamanian public health
and breastfeeding campaigns in ways such as designing prenatal education classes that discuss
alternative feeding methods and the situations that precipitate their uses, and audio-visual
message development that promotes breastfeeding as a family decision with emphasis on
paternal involvement and influence.
ATTRIBUTIONS OF BREASTFEEDING DETERMINANTS IN A FRENCH POPULATION
Paloma Trejo Hernandez, BA, MA; Stacey Callahan, PhD
37 rue Pierre d''Aragon
Toulouse, Haute Garonne 31200 France
0033665582787; trejo@univ-tlse2.fr
ABSTRACT
Background: Breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in France are low when compared to
other European countries.