Mothers' experiences of bottle-feeding: a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies
Archives of Disease in ChildhoodPublished 14 July 2009Open access
Rajalakshmi Lakshman, David Ogilvie, Kenneth Ong
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Inadequate information and support for mothers who decide to bottle-feed may put the health of their babies at risk.
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Inadequate information and support for mothers who decide to bottle-feed may put the health of their babies at risk. While it is important to promote breastfeeding, it is also necessary to ensure that the needs of bottle-feeding mothers are met.
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