Breastfeeding rates and barriers: a report from the state of Qatar.

Objective: The aim of the study was to outline breastfeeding barriers faced by women residing in the State of Qatar.

Methods: A cross-sectional study through a telephone interview was conducted at Hamad Medical Corporation, the only tertiary care and accredited academic institution in the State of Qatar. Mothers of children born between the period of January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012 in the State of Qatar were contacted.