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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  5, Issue 3 (Supplement), Jul-Sep 2017, Pages 279-279
 

Original Article

Knowledge of Breastfeeding amongst Women in Two Generation

Sithara, Shipra

Sithara Junior Resident, Professor and Unit Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka., Shipra Professor and Unit Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka.

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 Indroduction: The motherhood is one of the most precious moments in a woman’s life. A woman’s decision to breastfeed could be affected by many demographic factors including maternal age, marital status, education, race, socioeconomic status, cultural factors, gravidity or parity, number of children at home, occupation, and social support. Protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding, as the goal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are the key strategies for improving the health of mothers and their children. Methods: Hence we conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire study to assess the knowledge of pregnant ladies and their mothers or mother in laws regarding in their pregnancy; recruited from those attended the OBG department of KS HEGDE medical college/ Rural health center, karkala. 50 consenting pregnant ladies who visited with their mothers/ mothers in-law were chosen in the study. The questionnaire contains 15 items related to awareness and six items related to practices regarding breastfeeding. The score was given of 1 for the right answers and 0 for the wrong answered. Results: In our study we concluded that most of the first generation was not aware of the breast feeding techniques, and the second generation was not aware of the type of baby feed. Most of them were of the opinion that honey is to be given to the new born to boost immunity. Conclution: Hence the need for counseling and  educating all pregnant women and their family regarding the correct breast feeding techniques and Awareness regarding the importance of only breast milk in the 1st 6 months of life.