Assessing Breast Feeding Initiation and Influencing Factors in Postnatal Mothers: A Descriptive Survey

Athira K K

Abstract: Initiation of breast feeding was assessed in terms of timing, attachment (latch-on) and maternal role performance in second and third breast feeding. Objectives were to assess initiation of breast feeding and identify the factors affecting initiation of breast feeding. The factors affecting initiation of breast feeding were obstetrical factors, newborn factors, situational factors, maternal awareness and maternal beliefs regarding initiation of breast feeding. Methodology: Descriptive survey design was used for this study. Population was mothers admitted for safe confinement in medical college hospital. Sample consists of 100 antenatal mothers who were selected by consecutive sampling. Structured questionnaire was used to assess maternal awareness and beliefs regarding initiation of breast feeding. Period of data collection was 10.04.2021 to 04.05.2021. Results showed that EIBF was observed as 80% mothers. Regarding latch- on 73% and 77% showed good attachment in second and third feeding respectively. Maternal role performance in second and third feeding observed among mothers was 69% and 73% respectively. EIBF had significant association with high-risk pregnancy, type of delivery, delivery event, birth weight and respiratory pattern of newborn (p

Keywords: early initiation, breast feeding

How to Cite?: Athira K K, "Assessing Breast Feeding Initiation and Influencing Factors in Postnatal Mothers: A Descriptive Survey", Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 909-913, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24613063003, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24613063003

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