Breastfeeding trajectory of mothers of preterm infants within 6 months postpartum: A longitudinal study.

Background: Breast milk is the nutrient of choice for preterm infants. The World Health Organization has set a target of ensuring by 2030 that 70 % of infants younger than age 6 months are exclusively breastfed. The breastfeeding status of mothers of preterm infants is far below that target.