scholarly journals Frequency and Determinants of Breastfeeding in Greece: A Prospective Cohort Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Children ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Maria Tigka ◽  
Dimitra Metallinou ◽  
Christina Nanou ◽  
Zoi Iliodromiti ◽  
Katerina Lykeridou
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
National Study ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Maternity Hospitals ◽  
Delivery Type ◽  
Determinants Of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is considered to be the cornerstone of child health. In Europe however, overall breastfeeding rates remain low. The present study aimed at estimating the frequency of breastfeeding in Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic period and comparing findings with the latest national study in order to identify a potential impact of the pandemic. Additionally, possible correlations of socio-cultural and demographic characteristics with breastfeeding indicators were investigated. This prospective cohort study included 847 women from five tertiary maternity hospitals, between January and December 2020. Data were collected by a structured questionnaire via interview during hospitalization and via telephone in the first, third and sixth month postpartum. Results showed that all breastfeeding indicators improved over the last three years. Full breastfeeding reached 7.2%, contrary to 0.78% of the latest national study at six months postpartum. Employment, marital status, educational level, mode of delivery, type of maternity hospital, body mass index before pregnancy, previous breastfeeding experience of the mother and infant’s birth weight correlated significantly with breastfeeding indicators at different time periods. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have favorably influenced breastfeeding initiation and duration in Greece due to lockdowns, home confinement and teleworking.

Influences of Cesarean Delivery on Breastfeeding Practices and Duration: A Prospective Cohort Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 526-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Chen ◽  
Yan Yan ◽  
Xiao Gao ◽  
Shiting Xiang ◽  
Qiong He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Cesarean Delivery ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices

Background: Mothers are encouraged to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months. However, cesarean delivery rates have increased worldwide, which may affect breastfeeding. Research aim: This study aimed to determine the potential effects of cesarean delivery on breastfeeding practices and breastfeeding duration. Methods: This was a 6-month cohort study extracted from a 24-month prospective cohort study of mother–infant pairs in three communities in Hunan, China. Data about participants’ characteristics, delivery methods, breastfeeding initiation, use of formula in the hospital, exclusive breastfeeding, and any breastfeeding were collected at 1, 3, and 6 months following each infant’s birth. The chi-square test, logistic regression model, and Cox proportional hazard regression model were used to examine the relationship between breastfeeding practices and cesarean delivery. Results: The number of women who had a cesarean delivery was 387 (40.6%), and 567 (59.4%) women had a vaginal delivery. The exclusive breastfeeding rates at 1, 3, and 6 months were 80.2%, 67.4%, and 21.5%, respectively. Women who had a cesarean delivery showed a lower rate of exclusive breastfeeding and any breastfeeding than those who had a vaginal delivery ( p < .05). In addition, cesarean delivery was related with using formula in the hospital and delayed breastfeeding initiation. Cesarean delivery also shortened the breastfeeding duration (hazard ratio = 1.40, 95% confidence interval [1.06, 1.84]). Conclusion: Healthcare professionals should provide more breastfeeding skills to women who have a cesarean delivery and warn mothers about the dangers of elective cesarean section for breastfeeding practices.

INISIASI MENYUSU DINI MENJAGA KESTABILAN SUHU PADA BAYI BARU LAHIR

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-59
Author(s):  
Nuli Nuryanti Zulala ◽  
Mei Neni Sitaresmi ◽  
Sulistyaningsih Sulistyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Neonatal Death ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Axillary Temperature ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
The Difference

Background: Hypothermia contributes 6.3% to neonatal mortality. Interventions to keep newborns warm can reduce neonatal mortality by 18-42%. Early Breastfeeding Initiation (EBI) is a simple intervention that reduces the risk of neonatal death. Objective: The aim of this study  to determine the difference of axillary temperature of newborn between improper EBI group and proper EBI group for 24 hours. Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted at Aisyiyah Muntilan Hospital. Sixty-two healthy newborns from healthy mothers born in November 2016 who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects were grouped in improper EBI groups (n=32) and proper EBI groups (n=32). Axila temperature measurements were performed at 1st minute, 30th minute, 60th minute, 6th hour, 12th hour, 24th hour. Results: The result of the hypotermic occurrence is more happened on improper EBI than proper EBI. EBI is able to prevent hypothermia during the first 24 hours of newborn life Conclussions: Infants with proper EBI have a lower risk of hypothermia.

Birth plans-Impact on mode of delivery, obstetrical interventions, and birth experience satisfaction: A prospective cohort study

Birth ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yalda Afshar ◽  
Jenny Y. Mei ◽  
Kimberly D. Gregory ◽  
Sarah J. Kilpatrick ◽  
Tania F. Esakoff
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Birth Experience ◽  
Obstetrical Interventions

scholarly journals Associations between maternal circulating 25‐hydroxyvitamin D concentration and birth outcomes—Mode of delivery and episiotomy rate: A prospective cohort study

Nursing Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Gómez‐Carrascosa ◽  
María L. Sánchez‐Ferrer ◽  
Julian J. Arense‐Gonzalo ◽  
María T. Prieto‐Sánchez ◽  
Emilia Alfosea‐Marhuenda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
25 Hydroxyvitamin D
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