Factors associated with breastfeeding initiation time in a Baby-Friendly Hospital

Author:

Yalçin Siddika SongülORCID

Abstract

International health authorities recommend skin-to-skin care (SSC) at birth and that breastfeeding should be started as soon as possible, within the first hour after birth. This article aimed to review the benefits of breastfeeding initiation for mothers and newborns, the global status of breastfeeding initiation, the determinants of breastfe- eding initiation and SSC, and interventions to improve breastfeeding initiation. The positive effects of breastfeeding initiation result from the contact between the baby and the mother and the components found in breast milk. Several factors related to the family, mother, child, and health institution affect the time of initiation of breastfeeding. It should be ensured that pregnant women have access to accurate and effective information about the benefits of breastfeeding initiation in healthcare facilities, communities, and different settings, including the media. Taking advantage of opportunities to counsel and support the mother in prenatal care and childbirth, and improving the rate of breastfeeding initiation can be achieved by implementing infant and young child feeding policies and programs with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

Publisher

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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