Breastfeeding Behavior in Brazilian Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome

Table 2

Distribution of children according to the breastfeeding pattern, nonnutritive sucking habits, and presence of gastroesophageal reflux.

Variables	N	%
Breastfeeding at birth
Yes	71	89.9
No	8	10.1
Exclusive breastfeeding in the six months of life
Yes	26	36.6
No	45	63.4
Early weaning
Yes	45	63.4
No	26	36.6
Bottle use
Yes	71	89.9
No	8	10.1
Pacifier sucking
Yes	44	55.7
No	35	44.3
Digital suction
Yes	3	3.8
No	76	96.2
Sucking difficulty
Yes	22	27.8
No	57	72.2
Swallowing disturbance
Yes	36	48.0
No	39	52.0
Gastroesophageal reflux
Yes	21	29.2
No	51	70.8

Early weaning was associated with bottle feeding () and pacifier sucking () (Table 3).