Factors Influencing Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in Healthy Term Newborns: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Center in South India

Abstract

Background: Despite well-known benefits, rates of exclusive breastfeeding and early initiation of breastfeeding are very low. This study was conducted to identify most important and easily modifiable barriers to Early Initiation of Breast Feeding (EIBF).Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2018 to December 2018. Data on factors which could impact EIBF was collected by interviewing with mothers using semi-structured questionnaire.Results: Only 306 (33.7 percent) of the total 908 mother–neonate dyads enrolled received breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth. Factors affecting EIBF included: delivery by lower segment cesarean section (LSCS), lack of prenatal advice on breastfeeding, use of prelacteal feeds, and maternal illness.Conclusion: Rates of EIBF were very low in present setting. Counseling during antenatal visits on the importance of EIBF, and having adequate staff to support initiation of BF, may improve the EIBF.

A Community Based Study on Various Aspects of Breast-Feeding Practices from Central India

“…Another study from South India on the factors influencing Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) in healthy term newborns found that the use of prelacteal feeds, Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) delivery, and mother sickness are the primary influences on EIBF. [8] Similar outcomes were seen in an Andhra Pradesh study. [9] According to study, We observed that pre-lacteal feed was given to 417 (75.8%) of the new-borns in this study.…”

Rooming-in Practices and Satisfaction With Care According to Discharge on Exclusive Breastfeeding

“…The impact of the guidance provided during prenatal care and the assistance provided in public and private hospitals has been proved in international studies. A survey conducted in India showed greater success in the exclusive breastfeeding rates as well as in early breastfeeding initiation with the guidelines received in prenatal care 23 . In Hong Kong, a study identified a higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the six months of life of infants born in public hospitals, as well as a higher rate of adequate knowledge about breastfeeding in the evaluation of the professionals 24 .…”

Práticas No Alojamento Conjunto E Satisfação Com O Atendimento Segundo Alta Em Aleitamento Materno Exclusivo

“…O impacto na orientação realizada durante o pré-natal e no atendimento realizado em hospitais públicos e privados, são comprovados em estudos internacionais. Estudo conduzido na Índia mostrou um maior sucesso nas taxas de aleitamento materno exclusivo bem como, no início precoce da amamentação, com as orientações recebidas no pré-natal 23 . Em Hong Kong, estudo identificou um maior índice de aleitamento materno exclusivo nos seis meses de vida dos bebês nascidos nos hospitais públicos e ainda, maior índice de conhecimento adequado sobre aleitamento materno, na avaliação dos profissionais 24 .…”