Breastfeeding in primiparous women - expectations and reality: a prospective questionnaire survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding provides the optimal nutrition for infants and offers numerous benefits for both mother and child. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life and the introduction of complementary feeding between the fifth and seventh months of life. There is a discrepancy between breastfeeding recommendations and the actual duration of breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to analyse breastfeeding behaviour in primiparous women in order to be able to provide support for mothers.

Methods

In this prospective, questionnaire-based study conducted between 2020 and 2022, primiparous women were asked to complete three questionnaires at three defined survey time points (routine prepartum presentation, postpartum hos

SUBMITTER: Oberfichtner K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10493027 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature