Impact of Oral Contraceptive Use Before Pregnancy on Breastfeeding Duration
Author Information
Author(s): Soto-Ramírez Nelís, Karmaus Wilfried
Primary Institution: University of South Carolina
Hypothesis
Does the use of oral contraceptives before pregnancy affect the duration of breastfeeding?
Conclusion
Oral contraceptive use in the 12 months prior to conception may shorten breastfeeding duration.
Supporting Evidence
- 40.4% of women reported using oral contraceptives in the 12 months before conception.
- 81.4% of women initiated breastfeeding.
- Median breastfeeding duration was shorter for women who used oral contraceptives.
Takeaway
Moms who took birth control pills before getting pregnant might breastfeed for a shorter time than those who didn't.
Methodology
The study used retrospective interviews to gather data on oral contraceptive use and breastfeeding duration from mothers of school children.
Potential Biases
Potential overrepresentation of women with higher education may skew results.
Limitations
Recall bias may affect the accuracy of reported contraceptive use and breastfeeding duration.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 663 women from Hesse, Central Germany, with a mean age of 27.3 years at delivery.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.03
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.03, 1.61
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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