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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Twin Challenges in Türkiye: Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates and Predictors of Breastfeeding Duration in a Tertiary Care Center.

Ayça Kömürlüoğlu, Gökçe Çıplak

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Ayça KömürlüoğluDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas 58140, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-9034-4848
Gökçe ÇıplakDepartment of Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas 58140, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-5853-3665

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Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to evaluate exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates and the duration of breastfeeding among mothers of twins and to identify the maternal, neonatal, and social factors associated with these outcomes.

methodsThis retrospective cross-sectional study included 153 mothers of twin infants who were delivered at a tertiary hospital. Data were obtained from medical records and postnatal telephone interviews. Univariate analyses were performed to assess associations with EBF and breastfeeding duration, while multiple linear regression was performed to identify the independent predictors of breastfeeding.

resultsThe EBF rate within the first six months was 15%, and the mean breastfeeding duration was 10.5 ± 8.3 months. Tandem breastfeeding was positively associated with breastfeeding duration (β = 5.80; 95% CI: 3.51 to 8.10;

conclusionsExclusive breastfeeding rates among mothers of twins remain low. Encouraging tandem breastfeeding, reducing bottle use, and providing tailored lactation support-particularly for mothers of preterm infants-may improve breastfeeding outcomes. Breastfeeding support should be adapted according to gestational age in neonatal care.

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bottle usebreastfeeding counselingexclusive breastfeedingpacifier usetandem breastfeedingtwin breastfeeding

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PMCPMC12191896

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