Postpartum breast problems and breastfeeding practices

Abstract

Background: Breastfeeding has been linked to better postpartum recovery for mothers as well as a lower incidence of breast and postpartum issues. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalent postpartum and breastfeeding problems that moms of young children face in the first six months of their lives. Patients and methods: At Sohag General Hospital, case-control research was carried out between September 1st, 2017 and September 1st, 2019. Soon after being released from maternity hospitals, 150 mother-infant pairs were enlisted and followed up with over a period of six months. The mother's sociodemographic details, the difficulties she had breastfeeding problem and after giving birth, and details on the child's eating were all included in the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that the development of breast problems is higher among those with non-exclusive breastfeeding (63.8%) than those of exclusive breastfeeding (34.6%) with a statistically significant difference, P-value (0.0001*). puerperal bleeding is more frequent among those with non-exclusive breastfeeding (50.7%) than those with exclusive breastfeeding (30.9%) with a statistically significant difference, P-value (0.013*).Conclusion: Exclusive breastfeeding plays an important role in decreasing breast problems.Recommendation: It is recommended that an educational programme be created to educate parturient mothers on the advantages of early suckling and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months.