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Breast feeding pattern in neonates

S P Srivastava1, V K Sharma, V Kumar

  • 1Upgraded Department of Pediatrics, Patna Medical College.

Indian Pediatrics
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Most mothers practice breastfeeding, but harmful practices like discarding colostrum and delayed initiation are common. Improved antenatal care and education are crucial for optimal infant nutrition and lactation support.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Care
  • Maternal Health
  • Infant Nutrition

Background:

  • Breastfeeding is vital for infant health.
  • Maternal beliefs and practices significantly influence infant feeding outcomes.
  • Understanding current lactation practices is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the beliefs and practices of mothers regarding lactation.
  • To identify common challenges and barriers to optimal breastfeeding.
  • To inform strategies for improving infant feeding practices.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 100 mothers of newborn babies.
  • Data collection on breastfeeding initiation, prelacteal feeds, colostrum feeding, and weaning age.
  • Analysis of maternal antenatal check-up history.
Keywords:
AsiaBreast FeedingDelivery Of Health CareDeveloping CountriesFood SupplementationHealthHealth ServicesIndiaInfant NutritionKap Surveys--womenMaternal NutritionNutritionNutrition ProgramsPrimary Health CareResearch MethodologySampling StudiesSouthern AsiaStudiesSurveysWeaning

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Main Results:

  • 98.2% of mothers practiced breastfeeding.
  • 87.9% used prelacteal feeds.
  • Only 0.5% initiated breastfeeding within 6 hours; 50% started after 48 hours.
  • 82.9% discarded colostrum.
  • 73% intended to breastfeed beyond 1 year; 91% preferred weaning after 1 year.
  • Only 24.7% had antenatal check-ups.

Conclusions:

  • Despite high breastfeeding rates, significant gaps exist in early initiation and colostrum consumption.
  • Suboptimal feeding practices necessitate improved antenatal education and support.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to promote evidence-based lactation practices and discourage harmful ones.