Table 2.
Duration of Breastfeeding According to Presence of HDP
| Breastfeeding outcome | Category | Total sample (N=3598) | No HDP (n=3069) | HDP (n=529) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any breastfeeding duration | Never | 509 (14.2) | 416 (13.6) | 93 (17.6) | 0.002 |
| <1 mo | 317 (8.8) | 270 (8.8) | 47 (8.9) | ||
| 1 to <3 mo | 428 (11.9) | 350 (11.4) | 78 (14.7) | ||
| 3 to <6 mo | 653 (18.2) | 569 (18.5) | 84 (15.9) | ||
| 6 to <9 mo | 651 (18.1) | 551 (18.0) | 100 (18.9) | ||
| 9+ mo | 1040 (28.9) | 913 (29.8) | 127 (24.0) | ||
| Exclusive breastfeeding duration | Never | 509 (14.2) | 416 (13.6) | 93 (17.6) | 0.006 |
| 0 to <1 mo | 871 (24.2) | 734 (23.9) | 137 (25.9) | ||
| 1 to <3 mo | 831 (23.1) | 707 (23.8) | 124 (23.3) | ||
| 3–6 mo | 1387 (38.6) | 1212 (39.5) | 175 (33.1) |
Values are expressed as number (percentage). HDP indicates hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.