Table 5.
Reasons for discontinuation of exclusive breastfeeding (n = 167)*
| Variable | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Baby continued to be hungry after feeding | 49 | 29 |
| Maternal health problem | 45 | 27 |
| Fear of infant becoming addicted to breast milk | 43 | 26 |
| Due to pains in my breast | 41 | 25 |
| My mother-law pressured me to wean the baby | 41 | 25 |
| I was not making enough breast milk to satisfy my child | 40 | 24 |
| I returned to work/business | 28 | 24 |
| Lack of husband's support | 46 | 23 |
| Breastfeeding was too tiring | 37 | 22 |
| My neighbours pressured me to wean the baby | 37 | 22 |
| Baby refused breast milk | 36 | 22 |
| I was losing weight | 33 | 20 |
| I feel dizzy at times during breastfeeding | 30 | 18 |
| Due to pregnancy | 22 | 13 |
| My baby was not gaining enough weight | 19 | 11 |
| I was not feeding well | 19 | 11 |
*Women could give more than one reason