THE "PERCEIVED INSUFFICIENT MILK SUPPLY" (PIMS) SYNDROME IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS. PREDICTORS AND SIGNIFICANCE

Abstract

According to official data, the percentage of children in Russia who breastfeed from 7 to 12 months of age increased from 33 % to 39 % between 1991 and 2021, which is insufficient. One of the factors reducing the duration of lactation is the "Perceived insufficient milk supply" (PIMS). There are no studies of this problem in breastfeeding mothers in Russia. Aim of the study – to identify predictors of PIMS in mothers and to evaluate the effect of PIMS on lactation duration. Materials and methods. The study included the results of a survey of 5414 mothers living in all regions of the Russian Federation. The analysis was conducted using multivariate regression logistic and ROC statistical analyses. Results. Eight predictors have been identified that increase the risk of PIMS. The negative effect of PIMS on lactation has been shown.

Keywords

• грудное вскармливание
• мало молока
• лактация
• онкм