Analysis of the impact of selected hospital practices on exclusive breastfeeding (original) (raw)

2017, Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences

Introduction: Breastfeeding is the optimal method of feeding children during the first period of their life. The correct management of lactation is essential for proper breastfeeding initiation which would be continued long enough. Many factors have a huge impact on lactation, among others mode of delivery, parturition, hospital procedures and practices, such as suctioning the airway, ‘skin to skin’ contact, feeding the baby, and the competent support of the staff. The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of selected procedures related to childbirth and post-natal care, as well as hospital practices on lactation.Materials and methods: The study involved 145 women who gave birth in the Department of Foetal Medicine and Gynaecology Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin located in Police, West Pomeranian Province in Poland. The research was carried out by a diagnostic survey with a self-authorship questionnaire.Conclusions: 1. Some hospital practices, such as suctioning the a...

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