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Reasons for stopping breastfeeding (multiple responses).
| Reasons | Respondents (%) | Reasons | Respondents (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working mother | 28 (4%) | Subsequent pregnancy | 5 (0.6%) |
| Mother felt that breast milk was inadequate | 320 (41%) | Inverted nipple, cracked nipple, or breast abscess | 4 (0.6%) |
| Infant taking top feeds | 120 (15%) | Embarrassment in breastfeeding | 17 (2%) |
| Introduction of bottle milk | 230 (30%) | Mother felt that duration of breastfeed was adequate | 150 (19%) |
