Table 4 Breastfeeding Practices of Participants (n = 20)
Answers that align with established breastfeeding guidelines or recommendations | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
I attended/am attending breastfeeding classes during my pregnancy or after my delivery | 8 | (40) |
I have previous experience with breastfeeding | 15 | (75) |
The initiation of breastfeeding happened/ will happen immediately and within the first hour of life of my child | 18 | (90) |
My child was not given/is not going to be given ready-made liquid formula in the hospital | 11 | (55) |
My child was given/will be given a pacifier right after the delivery | 15 | (75) |
I breastfed or intend to breastfeed my last child for 6 months only with breastmilk | 11 | (55) |
I introduced or plan to introduce any foods besides breastmilk to my child before six months | 14 | (70) |
I breastfed or intend to breastfeed my child until 24 months | 13 | (65) |