{"id":24017,"date":"2025-06-26T10:18:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/news-approfondimenti\/le-abitudini-di-allattamento-nei-primi-18-mesi-una-fotografia-attuale-tra-italia-e-spagna\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:02:12","slug":"breastfeeding-habits-in-the-first-18-months-a-current-snapshot-between-italy-and-spain","status":"publish","type":"news-approfondimenti","link":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/en\/news-approfondimenti\/breastfeeding-habits-in-the-first-18-months-a-current-snapshot-between-italy-and-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Breastfeeding Habits in the First 18 Months: A Current Snapshot Between Italy and Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Breastfeeding<\/strong> is a deeply instinctive and intimate act \u2014 <strong>one of the first gestures of love<\/strong> between a mother and her newborn, capable of nourishing not only the body but also the emotional bond. It is an experience that transcends centuries, cultures, and places, remaining unchanged in its essence. <strong>Mother and baby<\/strong> discover one another, observe each other, and tune in to a dialogue made of gazes, breath, and touch. In that moment, <strong>breast milk<\/strong> is not just nourishment \u2014 it<strong> is presence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>benefits<\/strong> of breastfeeding are widely recognized by science and promoted by all major international health organizations. Breast milk is a complete, living food that <strong>adapts to the baby\u2019s needs<\/strong>, offering valuable immune protection, supporting nervous system development, and contributing to healthy, balanced growth. For mothers, the advantages are equally significant: breastfeeding stimulates the production of <strong>oxytocin<\/strong>, which aids postpartum recovery, reduces the risk of certain diseases, and strengthens the <strong>emotional bond<\/strong> with their child.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, as natural as it is, <strong>breastfeeding is not always a simple experience<\/strong>. Behind the often-idealized image lies a daily reality made of <strong>physical fatigue<\/strong>, practical obstacles, and emotional <strong>vulnerability<\/strong>. Every mother experiences this journey differently \u2014 with her own body, emotions, and life circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>To better understand what makes it difficult to continue breastfeeding and how to effectively support mothers during this delicate time, a large-scale study was conducted by <strong>Inglesina, in collaboration with the Baby Wellness Foundation<\/strong> and carried out by the <strong>Sfera MediaGroup<\/strong> team. The research explored breastfeeding dynamics during the <strong>first 18 months of a child\u2019s life<\/strong>, with the aim of investigating:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Infant feeding habits<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Breastfeeding frequency and duration<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mothers\u2019 reported wellbeing and discomfort<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #dcdcdc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; margin-top: 20px;\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong>The sample<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The study was conducted <strong>simultaneously in Italy and Spain<\/strong> \u2014 two European contexts united by strong family traditions, yet differing in their approaches to motherhood.<\/p>\n<p>The total sample consisted of <strong>2,259 mothers<\/strong> with children aged 0 to 18 months, with <strong>720 interviews carried out in Italy<\/strong> and <strong>1,539 in Spain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The most represented age group among participants was <strong>30 to 39 years<\/strong>, accounting for about 70% of the total \u2014 confirming the focus on early childhood and on a generation of mothers particularly engaged in the breastfeeding journey.<\/p>\n<p>The survey was <strong>anonymous<\/strong>, <strong>non-incentivized<\/strong>, and conducted <strong>between February and March 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">PART 1 \u2013 Feeding habits during the first year and a half<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In the first months of life, milk is the cornerstone of infant nutrition. The study shows that, while Italy and Spain share a common foundation, <strong>significant differences emerge<\/strong> <strong>in how breastfeeding evolves<\/strong> \u2014 in its frequency, duration, and logistical management.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Key findings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>average number of milk-only feedings<\/strong> in both countries is <strong>about 6 in 24 hours during the first 18 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>first 2 two months<\/strong>, both countries exceed <strong>7 feedings per day<\/strong>, but the frequency decreases more quickly in Spain<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>duration of each feeding<\/strong> is substantial: during the first trimester, 70% of sessions last between 15 and 60 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><em><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">What does the baby\u2019s current diet look like?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24022\" style=\"width: 884px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24022\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine1-3-300x91.png\" alt=\"Chart 1 \u2013 Baby\u2019s Current Type of Feeding\" width=\"884\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine1-3-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine1-3-1024x310.png 1024w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine1-3-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine1-3-1536x464.png 1536w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine1-3-2048x619.png 2048w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine1-3-100x30.png 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine1-3-120x36.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Chart 1 \u2013 Baby\u2019s Current Type of Feeding<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In both countries, <strong>milk<\/strong> \u2014 either alone or combined with other foods \u2014 remains the <strong>foundation of infant nutrition during the first 18 months<\/strong>. Percentages are nearly identical, indicating a shared cultural alignment on this aspect.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24092\" style=\"width: 906px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24092\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine2-4-300x96.png\" alt=\"Chart 2 \u2013 Type of Feeding by Age Group\" width=\"906\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine2-4-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine2-4-1024x329.png 1024w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine2-4-768x247.png 768w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine2-4-1536x494.png 1536w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine2-4-100x32.png 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine2-4-120x39.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Chart 2 \u2013 Type of Feeding by Age Group<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>transition from exclusive breastfeeding to the introduction of other foods<\/strong> occurs at different paces: <strong>in Spain, it is more gradual<\/strong>, while in Italy it happens more quickly. By 8\u20139 months, the difference is significant.<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><em><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">On average, how many milk-only feedings does the baby have in 24 hours?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24028\" style=\"width: 918px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24028\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine3-3-300x98.png\" alt=\"Chart 3 \u2013 Average Number of Milk-Only Feedings in 24 Hours\" width=\"918\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine3-3-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine3-3-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine3-3-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine3-3-1536x501.png 1536w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine3-3-2048x668.png 2048w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine3-3-100x33.png 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine3-3-120x39.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Chart 3 \u2013 Average Number of Milk-Only Feedings in 24 Hours<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>average<\/strong> <strong>daily number of feedings<\/strong> during the first 18 months is similar in both countries (<strong>5.7 in Italy vs. 5.9 in Spain<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">PART 2 \u2013 Comfort and discomfort in breastfeeding<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><em>Can a mother stop breastfeeding because of pain?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Yes. Breastfeeding is a natural act, rich in emotional and biological meaning. However, for many mothers, it comes with <strong>concrete physical discomfort<\/strong>: awkward postures, muscle pain, and bodily strain that, over time, can compromise the breastfeeding experience itself.<\/p>\n<p>This section of the study focuses on the relationship between <strong>physical discomfort and the decision to stop breastfeeding<\/strong>. The data are clear: <strong>for a significant number of mothers, pain is a real obstacle <\/strong>that leads them to <strong>reduce or even stop breastfeeding.<\/strong><br \/>\nTo these physical challenges, we must add an <strong>emotional and psychological component<\/strong> \u2014 often underestimated \u2014 that further heightens the difficulty of the breastfeeding journey.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Key findings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over <strong>60% of mothers<\/strong> in both countries report having to <strong>change position while breastfeeding<\/strong> due to discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>The most frequently reported <strong>pains<\/strong> concern the <strong>back<\/strong> and <strong>shoulders<\/strong> (44%), followed by <strong>arms<\/strong> and <strong>wrists<\/strong>, and <strong>neck<\/strong> or muscle tension (31%).<\/li>\n<li>About <strong>1 in 4 mothers<\/strong> (25%) have considered \u2014 or have already decided \u2014 to <strong>reduce or stop breastfeeding because of physical discomfort<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><em><strong>When you feed your baby, do you change position because you feel uncomfortable?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24031\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24031\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine4-3-300x97.png\" alt=\"Chart 4 \u2013 Discomfort and Posture\" width=\"900\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine4-3-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine4-3-1024x331.png 1024w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine4-3-768x248.png 768w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine4-3-1536x496.png 1536w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine4-3-2048x661.png 2048w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine4-3-100x32.png 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine4-3-120x39.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Chart 4 \u2013 Discomfort and Posture<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More <strong>than 4 in 10 mothers in Italy<\/strong> (42%) and <strong>3 in 10 in Spain<\/strong> (31%) say they need to <strong>change position while breastfeeding because they feel uncomfortable<\/strong>. This confirms the strong impact of posture on mothers\u2019 physical wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><em>What are the main sources of discomfort during breastfeeding?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24034\" style=\"width: 888px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24034\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine5-3-300x96.png\" alt=\"Chart 5 \u2013 Discomfort and Pain\" width=\"888\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine5-3-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine5-3-1024x326.png 1024w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine5-3-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine5-3-1536x489.png 1536w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine5-3-2048x652.png 2048w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine5-3-100x32.png 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine5-3-120x38.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Chart 5 \u2013 Discomfort and Pain<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>81% of Italian mothers<\/strong> \u2014 about 8 out of 10 \u2014 and <strong>75% of Spanish mothers<\/strong> \u2014 3 out of 4 \u2014 experience <strong>physical pain related to breastfeeding<\/strong>. The most common discomforts involve the <strong>back<\/strong>, <strong>arms<\/strong>, and <strong>neck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><i>Have you ever considered reducing or stopping breastfeeding because of discomfort?\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24037\" style=\"width: 888px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24037\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine6-3-300x96.png\" alt=\"Chart 6 \u2013 Discomfort and Discontinuation\" width=\"888\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine6-3-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine6-3-1024x328.png 1024w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine6-3-768x246.png 768w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine6-3-1536x491.png 1536w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine6-3-2048x655.png 2048w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine6-3-100x32.png 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine6-3-120x38.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Chart 6 \u2013 Discomfort and Discontinuation<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In both countries, about <strong>1 in 4 mothers<\/strong> have thought about <strong>reducing or stopping breastfeeding due to physical discomfort<\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #006271;\"><strong><i>What emotions do you feel or have you felt during difficult moments related to breastfeeding?<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24040\" style=\"width: 894px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24040\" src=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine7-2-300x100.png\" alt=\"Chart 7 \u2013 Discomfort and Negative Emotions\" width=\"894\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine7-2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine7-2-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine7-2-768x255.png 768w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine7-2-1536x510.png 1536w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine7-2-100x33.png 100w, https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Immagine7-2-120x40.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Chart 7 \u2013 Discomfort and Negative Emotions<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Physical discomfort also translates into <strong>psychological suffering<\/strong>: 75% of mothers report experiencing negative emotions during difficult moments. The most frequent ones are <strong>emotional exhaustion<\/strong>, <strong>frustration<\/strong>, <strong>feelings of inadequacy<\/strong>, and <strong>guilt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"background-color: #e8eff4; color: white; padding: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #006271;\">Conclusions: key insights and future directions<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This research provided an authentic look into the breastfeeding experience during a child\u2019s first 18 months of life, showing that it goes far beyond nutrition alone \u2014 it involves the mother\u2019s physical and emotional wellbeing, family organization, and cultural choices.<\/p>\n<p>Among the most significant findings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>average duration<\/strong> of each feeding in the first three months is notable \u2014 in 70% of cases, <strong>between 15 and 60 minutes<\/strong> \u2014 indicating a sustained <strong>physical effort<\/strong> by mothers.<\/li>\n<li>More than <strong>6 out of 10 mothers<\/strong> say they have to <strong>change position while breastfeeding to feel comfortable<\/strong>, underscoring the importance of posture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical discomfort<\/strong> \u2014 such as back, arm, and neck pain \u2014 is very <strong>common<\/strong> and often underestimated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emotional difficulties<\/strong> are <strong>widespread<\/strong> and linked to fatigue, feelings of inadequacy, and mental load.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The study thus offers a <strong>realistic picture<\/strong> in which mothers\u2019 motivation to continue breastfeeding intersects with concrete challenges \u2014 often related to physical comfort and available support.<\/p>\n<p>Based on these findings, it has been possible to identify real, everyday needs on which to build <strong>new solutions designed to improve the breastfeeding experience<\/strong>. Listening directly to mothers has been the starting point for <strong>rethinking tools and strategies that can lighten the physical and mental load that often accompanies this delicate stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breastfeeding is a deeply instinctive and intimate act \u2014 one of the first gestures of love between a mother and her newborn, capable of nourishing not only the body but also the emotional bond. It is an experience that transcends centuries, cultures, and places, remaining unchanged in its essence. 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