Influence of maternal characteristics and infant feeding patterns on infant growth from birth till 18 months: The Mother Infant Study Cohort (MISC) study
Authors' conclusion
The findings spotlight the influence of maternal characteristics and infant feeding on infant growth. This asserts the need for evidence-based programmes targeting mothers to promote optimal feeding practices and foster healthy child growth.
Study context
- Population
- Pregnant women aged 19–40 years recruited from Sharjah, Dubai and Ajman, United Arab Emirates, and their infants
- Participants
- 256 pregnant women
- Outcome
- Infant overweight
- Follow-up
- 6, 12 and 18 months
Methodological detailsconvenience sample, six visits from third trimester to 18 months postpartum
- Convenience sample
- Six visits from third trimester to 18 months postpartum
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Exclusive breastfeeding and infant overweight at 18 months, aOR
0.31 (0.12-0.81) (95% CI)
Breastfeeding for up to 6 months and infant overweight at 12 months, aOR
4 (1.1-14.6) (95% CI)
Introduction of solid foods after 6 months and infant overweight at 12 months, aOR
2.97 (1.09-8.08) (95% CI)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Influence of maternal characteristics and infant feeding patterns on infant growth from birth till 18 months: The MISC study. Pediatr Obes. Published 21 February 2024. doi:10.
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