Breastfeeding Problems During First Three Postnatal Days

Raju, Junitha; Vatsa, Manju; Agarwal, Ramesh K.

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“…An All India Institute of Medical sciences study had more reported as well as observed problems. This may be attributed to the difference in sample size and other demographic variations [6].…”

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A Study of Maternal Breast Feeding Issues during Early Postnatal Days

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Background: The success in breast-feeding is dependent on early initiation and effective management of breast feeding problems during early postnatal days. Objectives: To identify breast feeding problems and their etiologies during early postnatal days until discharge from hospital. Methodology: Descriptive study done in a medical college hospital. One hundred and twenty mothers in early postnatal days were enrolled in the study. Sick mothers, sick neonates admitted in NICU for >24 hours and where breast-feeding was contraindicated were excluded. Data was collected by direct interview with the mother by the investigators and were entered in the proforma. The questionnaire contained general information of the mothers, self-reported and observed problems about breast feeding. The first interview was carried out within 12 hours of delivery after taking informed consent. Follow up interviews were done on 24 hourly basis until discharge. Data was analyzed statistically. Results: Mothers were aged between 22 to 40 years with more than half in 26-30 years range. Majority were homemakers and educated up to high school. 31(25.8%) were primi mothers. 64(53%) had vaginal and 56(47%) had caesarean deliveries. 61.6% of the mothers knew about colostrum and its benefits. Most (98.3%) of the mothers felt that there is a need for education about breast-feeding. Majority had initiated breast feeds within an hour or at least within 4 hours (LSCS mothers). Insufficiency of milk and problems with latching, positioning and sucking were some of the problems noted. Though most of the problems were resolved before discharge, few persisted until discharge. Perceived milk insufficiency, latching problems and breast problems were higher in primi and found to be statistically significant. Objective problems like poor positioning, sucking etc were higher among primi and caesarean mothers. Even problems that remained at discharge were also more among them. Conclusions: Most common problems were positioning, emphasizing the need for teaching/training. Primi and delivery by LSCS were found to have higher feeding problems emphasizing the need to focus on these high risk groups. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2020-0204-4 Full Text: PDF

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Breastfeeding intention and early post-partum practices among overweight and obese women in Ontario: a selective population-based cohort study

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Finkelstein

Feig³

et al. 2013

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

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Breastfeeding-related problems in primigravida mothers at the time of hospital discharge from a tertiary care hospital

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Venkatnarayan²,

Ramamurthy³

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Indian J Child Health

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Background: Breastfeeding-related problems are common in primigravida mothers. There is a lacuna in the knowledge about these problems in Indian population. Objective: The present study is undertaken to study the prevalence of breastfeeding-related problems in the first-time mothers in a tertiary care hospital at the time of discharge. Methods: Consecutive primigravida mothers, who delivered term babies, were interviewed at the time of hospital discharge about breastfeeding-related problems based on a validated questionnaire. The pre-determined predictors were educational status of mother, mode of delivery, and prior knowledge about breastfeeding. Results: Between March 2015 and June 2015, 171 mothers were interviewed. The following were demographic profile of mothers: Average age: 24 years, education above matriculation: 55%, and vaginal delivery: 70%. The common problems were pain while feeding (n=50, 29%), improper latching (n=20, 12%), and feeling of inadequate milk (n=29, 17%). Cesarean section was associated with lower confidence levels for breastfeeding (odds ratio [OR] 2.68 [1.04-6.91], p=0.041), delayed onset of first breastfeed (OR 33.4 [12.67-88], p=0.0001), and feeling of inadequacy of breast milk quantity (OR 3.76 [1.64-8.58], p=0.001). Illiterate mothers were at higher risk of having these problems. Prior knowledge about breastfeeding was associated with fewerproblems. Conclusion: The study presents the existing problems related to breastfeeding at the time of discharge from a tertiary care hospital.

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Breastfeeding Problems During First Three Postnatal Days

Abstract: Background and aims:We surveyed late preterm and term mother-newborn dyads (n=380) in a tertiary care hospital to determine the epidemiology of breastfeeding problems during initial 72 hours.

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A Study of Maternal Breast Feeding Issues during Early Postnatal Days

A Study of Maternal Breast Feeding Issues during Early Postnatal Days

Breastfeeding intention and early post-partum practices among overweight and obese women in Ontario: a selective population-based cohort study

Breastfeeding-related problems in primigravida mothers at the time of hospital discharge from a tertiary care hospital

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