Current Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers Attending Immunization Clinic at MGM’s Medical College, Aurangabad
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Colostrum is considered as the first vaccine which needs a “warm chain” made by motherinfant contact. There are certain barriers preventing early initiation and colostrum feeding to the newborn babies. One of the main causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity is inadequate breastfeeding, following faulty breastfeeding techniques. Aim: The present was conducted to study the current breast feeding practices and various sociodemographic determinants affecting it. Material and Methods: The present descriptive, crosssectional study was conducted at Immunization clinic of MGM’s Medical College, Aurangabad district (M.S) amongst the motherchild pair attending the immunization clinic during 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014. A total of 325 Motherschild pairs were included in the study. A structured questionnaire having open and closedended questions were used. Results: Prelacteal was given to 85 (26.15%) newborns consisting of honey to 54 (63.52%), sugar water to 17(20%). It was given as a custom 38 (44.7%), helps digestion 34 (40%) and 22 (25.88%) for the early development of speech. 134 (41.2%) newborn received first feed within half an hour of delivery while 102 (31.4%) within one hour. Only 286(88%) mothers feed their newborns with colostrum. 100 (30.8%) mothers said that colostrum increases immunity, 66 (20.3%) said its best for baby. Conclusion: It was concluded that though a significant difference was found between practices and various sociodemographic factors, as a whole the practices and understanding were found to be of mediocre quality.
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Anwaya Magare
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- DOI 10.21088/ijpm.2321.5917.6118.1
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