Pattern of mothers breastfeeding.
Conditions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mothers are between 18-40 years old. Mother and infant have no underlying diseases which prohibit breastfeeding. The infant should be full-term and singleton. Infant should be between 2500-4000 gr. The newborn should be anatomically sound and be capable of sucking mother’s breast normally. Mother should not have abnormal bleeding after labor. Mother should pass a low-risk pregnancy. Mother’s BMI should be =30 (not be obese). Delivery should not be difficult using vacuum or forceps. Mother should be primigravida and have basic literacy. Mother should not take breast milk enhancing medicine (herbal or chemical).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women with heavy postpartum bleeding. Possible sensitivity to syrup
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pattern of breastfeeding. Timepoint: 1,3,10,30,90 days after delivery. Method of measurement: Breastfeeding pattern questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences