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Am J Perinatol 2024; 41(S 01): e3196-e3201
DOI: 10.1055/a-2211-1787
Original Article

Predictors of Breastfeeding among Patients Admitted with Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes

Carmen M.A. Santoli
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
,
Ian A. Taylor-Cho
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
,
Alice J. Darling
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
,
Melissa N. Montoya
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
,
Jennifer B. Gilner
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
,
Sarahn M. Wheeler 
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
,
Sarah K. Dotters-Katz
1   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Abstract

Objective We sought to describe rates of breastmilk feeding (BF) at hospital discharge and 6 weeks postpartum and to identify risk factors for noninitiation or cessation among pregnancies complicated by preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Study Design Retrospective cohort study of pregnant persons with PPROM admitted to a single tertiary center (2013–2019). Patients with deliveries complicated by intrauterine or neonatal demise or with incomplete BF data were excluded. Demographic, antepartum, and delivery characteristics were evaluated. Primary analysis identified rate of BF initiation at maternal discharge and factors associated with noninitiation. Secondary analysis evaluated BF continuation and factors associated with cessation at 6 weeks postpartum. Bivariate statistics were used to compare characteristics and logistic regression was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aOR).

Results Of 397 patients with PPROM, 342(86%) initiated BF prior to discharge. Those reporting tobacco use in pregnancy were less likely to initiate BF (aOR: 0.32; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.16, 0.64). In contrast, private insurance (aOR: 2.53; 95% CI: 1.19, 5.37) and pregnancy latency ≥ 14 days (aOR: 3.02; 95% CI: 1.09, 8.38) were associated with BF initiation at hospital discharge. Of the 293 patients with postpartum follow-up, only 214 (73%) had BF continuation at 6 weeks postpartum. Maternal age <20 years (aOR: 0.07; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.68) and multiparity (aOR: 0.54; 95% CI: 0.29, 0.99) were associated with BF cessation. Patients with private insurance were observed to have increased odds of BF continuation (aOR: 2.10; 95% CI: 1.07, 4.12).

Conclusion Among patients with PPROM, tobacco use may be associated with noninitiation of BF prior to discharge, whereas age < 20 years and multiparity were associated with cessation by 6 weeks postpartum. Longer pregnancy latency ≥ 14 days was associated with BF initiation prior to discharge. Private insurance was associated with increased rates of BF initiation and continuation postpartum. BF education and support should be offered to all patients admitted for PPROM.

Key Points

  • Tobacco use may be associated with BF noninitiation.

  • Young age and multiparity are linked with BF cessation.

  • Private insurance resulted in BF initiation and continuation.

Keywords

antepartum - breastfeeding - breastmilk - preterm - PPROM

Note

A virtual poster on this topic was presented at the 68th annual Society for Reproductive Investigation in July 2021.


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Publication History

Received: 19 April 2023

Accepted: 10 November 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
15 November 2023

Article published online:
05 December 2023

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