Table 1 Key themes of breastfeeding promotion education
Category | Key themes |
|---|---|
Core messages | ➢ Importance and benefits of exclusive breastfeeding ➢ Early initiation breastfeeding ➢ Cues to start feeding and the signs of infant satisfaction ➢ Breastfeeding on demand ➢ Frequency of breastfeeding ➢ Breastfeeding positions and latching-on ➢ Benefits of breastfeeding ➢ Weaning time ➢ Normal milk supply ➢ Rooming-in |
Breastfeeding problems encountered for both mother and child | ➢ Return to work and breastfeeding ➢ Risks of formula supplements ➢ Specific guidance for women who had cesarean section delivery ➢ Determining adequate intake ➢ Common misunderstandings about breast feeding |
Preparation | ➢ Preparation for breastfeeding ➢ Preparation for starting solid foods at 6 months |