| Cautionary tales about extended breastfeeding and weaning. | |
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PMID: 21547805 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Extended breastfeeding is uncommon and accorded limited research attention in the United States. In this article I analyze in-depth interviews with 66 breastfeeding mothers in Northern California. Mothers reveal their understanding of extended breastfeeding through descriptions of the surveillance of breastfeeding and cautionary tales. I examine the form and content of cautionary tales, emphasizing the pervasive culture of surveillance that underpins their relevance to nursing mothers. I interpret the cautionary tales in light of the dyadic encounter of breastfeeding, maternal identity, and norms about older breastfeeding children. The analysis is relevant to future explorations of early weaning in other regions. |
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Authors:
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Cindy A Stearns |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Health care for women international Volume: 32 ISSN: 1096-4665 ISO Abbreviation: Health Care Women Int Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-05-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8411543 Medline TA: Health Care Women Int Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 538-54 Citation Subset: N |
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Department of Sociology, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, USA. |
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