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Effect Of Breastfeeding Support Initiative On Knowledge, Breast Engorgement, And Newborn Feeding Behavior Among Post-Cesarean Mothers, Smitha M V Dr, Priyadarshini T, Sandhya Kashyap, Jyoti Sambharwal, Angel Joy, Ashitha Korothan, Premlata Sabarni, Sabarni Banerjee
Effect Of Breastfeeding Support Initiative On Knowledge, Breast Engorgement, And Newborn Feeding Behavior Among Post-Cesarean Mothers, Smitha M V Dr, Priyadarshini T, Sandhya Kashyap, Jyoti Sambharwal, Angel Joy, Ashitha Korothan, Premlata Sabarni, Sabarni Banerjee
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Effect of Breastfeeding Support Initiative on knowledge, Breast engorgement, and Newborn feeding behavior among post-cesarean mothers
ABSTRACT:
Background:
Delayed breastfeeding, improper breastfeeding techniques such as difficulties in holding the baby, posture, and sucking, and poor knowledge and skills on breastfeeding leads to breast engorgement and poor feeding. The breastfeeding support initiative is a unique program encouraging lactation to improve breastfeeding and prevent complications
Objectives:
To determine the effect of the breastfeeding support initiative on the knowledge of breastfeeding, breast engorgement, and newborn feeding behavior among post-cesarean mothers.
Methods:
We conducted a Quasi-experimental study among 60 post-cesarean mothers at a selected …