scholarly journals Multi‐centre study showed reduced compliance with the World Health Organization recommendations on exclusive breastfeeding during COVID‐19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Río ◽  
Emilia Dip Pérez ◽  
Miguel Ángel Marín Gabriel ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 312-319
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Shortis

Background The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life; however, UK breastfeeding rates are some of the lowest worldwide. As such, various interventions have been trialled, aiming to increase breastfeeding rates. Aims To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to increase breastfeeding rates in the UK and determine the features of successful interventions. Methods A literature search was performed, using four databases. The results were refined by applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Two additional articles were recognised by scanning the references sections of identified studies, resulting in 12 articles for review. Findings Support-based interventions had predominantly insignificant effects upon breastfeeding rates. Incentives were associated with increases in rates, while combined interventions had mixed success. The interventions were well received by mothers and clinicians and may help to normalise breastfeeding. Conclusions Future interventions should provide targeted, personalised support to overcome breastfeeding difficulties, and reward mothers for their efforts.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Jesmin Sultana ◽  
Muhammad Rabiul Hossain ◽  
Nurun Nahar Fatema Begum ◽  
Nure Ishrat Nazme

 Breastfeeding has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality and ensuring optimal growth and development of children. Breastfeeding is also considered as the most economical and easily accessible complete nutrition for every new born child1. Poor breastfeeding practices are widespread. It is estimated that sub-optimal breastfeeding, especially non-exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life, results in 1.4 million deaths and 10% of the disease burden in children younger than 5 years of age2. Reviews of studies from developing countries showed that infants who were not breast fed were 6 to 10 times more likely to die in the first months of life than infants who are breast fed3. The World Health Organization has stated that in 2000, only 16% of mothers in Pakistan exclusively breast feed for a period of three months, as compared to other developing countries where the ratio is higher like Bangladesh (46%), India (37%), and Sri Lanka (84%)4. More than 15% of 24 lakh child deaths could be averted in India by optimal breastfeeding practices5. The key to successful breastfeeding is Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategies aimed at behavior change6. The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life7. Variables that may influence breastfeeding include race, maternal age, maternal employment, level of education of parents, socio-economic status, insufficient milk supply, infant health problems, method of delivery, maternal interest and other related related factors8,9. Over the last decade, overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the integral role of breastfeeding in the survival, growth and development of a child, as well as the health and well-being of a mother has come to light10. Different studies were designed at national and international level to explore the knowledge, attitude and practices (kap) towards breastfeeding among postnatal mothers and factors that determine them1. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.11(2) 2015: 76-83


Author(s):  
Dr. S. Rajalakshmi ◽  
Dr. P. Kalaivani

Introduction Breastfeeding is the universally accepted means of infant feeding. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and thereafter continued breastfeeding until two years of age along with complementary feeds (WHO, 2009).


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly Robinson ◽  
Gabriela Buccini ◽  
Leslie Curry ◽  
Rafael Perez‐Escamilla

Author(s):  
Rahma Dewi Agustini ◽  
Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Kartin L. Buheli ◽  
Ika Suherlin

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges all mothers to exclusively breastfeed until their babies are 6 months old. Breastfeeding alone without complementary foods until the age of 6 months has enormous benefits for the development and growth of infants and strengthens the affection between mother and child. However, the amount of exclusive breastfeeding coverage is still low. Data from the Health Service in 2018 only 46% received exclusive breastfeeding even though the national exclusive breastfeeding target was 80%. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of the Puskesmas which was carried out for one month. The crosssectional study design was conducted on 101 mothers with babies between 6 and 12 months who were selected by random sampling. The results of the chi-square analysis showed that there was an influence on age (p=0.001), parity (p=0.000), education (p=0.002), and knowledge (p=0.001). Conclusion: The percentage of failure to give exclusive breastfeeding is still high, with the factors of age, parity, education, and knowledge being very influential, so prevention efforts are needed that must be emphasized to mothers before giving birth.


2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (06) ◽  
pp. 374-377
Author(s):  
Veerasamy Yengopal

The World Health Organization (WHO) considers breast milk as the best source of nourishment for infants. Although exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, globally only 40% of children under this age are exclusively breastfed and this is mainly due to negative breastfeeding experiences. There are many different causes for negative breastfeeding experiences such as poor weight gain, necessitating supplementation, poor latch, maternal nipple pain, and oral restrictions like a tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) and/or lip-tie. Ankyloglossia (either the decrease in mobility for the tongue by classic anterior tongue-tie or a submucosal restriction, a posterior tongue-tie) and a superior tethered labial frenulum can cause altered latch and sucking mechanics. Studies have shown that a frenotomy, if adequately performed, can improve breastfeeding scores and relieve nipple pain with little or no serious complications.


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