Based on the information in the passage, would a mother with a supportive family environment be more or less likely to continue breastfeeding for a full year?
Breast milk is proven to be the best form of nutrition for infants and is recommended for at least 1 year after birth. Unfortunately, a recent survey of breastfeeding mothers revealed that only 20% continue breastfeeding or to provide breast milk through pumping after 4 months, after which they switch to formula. When asked about reasons for stopping breastfeeding, the top three reasons were: going back to work, lack of support, and difficulties pumping. A socioeconomic study of the mothers revealed that women who choose to breastfeed for longest tend to have a higher level of education and come from more affluent backgrounds. Conversely, those mothers who breastfeed for the least amount of time tend to belong to minority groups and are from poorer backgrounds. It has been proposed that cultural differences also have a significant impact on the duration of breastfeeding.
She would be less likely because there are many more influential factors that stop mothers breastfeeding.
She would be more likely because family would be able to help with feeding.
She would be more likely because lack of support was one of the top three reasons for mothers stopping breastfeeding.
It is impossible to say because the survey only looked at mothers who stopped breastfeeding after 4 months.
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