Attitudes towards breastfeeding

Total (n = 130)

Mean

1. The nutritional benefits of breast milk last only until the baby is weaned from breast milk.

2.82

2. Formula-feeding is more convenient than breast-feeding.

3.87

3. Breast-feeding increases mother-infant bonding.

4.54

4. Breast milk is lacking in iron.

3.86

5. Formula-fed babies are more likely to be overfed than are breast-fed babies.

2.95

6. Formula-feeding is the better choice if a mother plans to work outside the home.

3.73

7. Mothers who formula-fed are miss out one of the great joys of motherhood.

2.73

8. Mothers should not breast-feed in public places such as restaurants.

4.41

9. Babies fed breast milk are healthier than babies who are fed formula.

3.39

10. Breast-fed babies are more likely to be overfed than are formula-fed babies.

3.77

11. Fathers feel left-out if a mother breastfeeds.

2.95

12. Breast milk is the ideal food for babies.

3.74

13. Breast milk is more easily digested than formula.

4.62

14. Formula is as healthy for an infant as breast milk.

4.59

15. Breast-feeding is more convenient than formula feeding.

4.38

16. Breast milk is less expensive than formula.

4.74

17. A mother who occasionally drinks alcohol, should not breastfeed her baby.

1.97