Comparion of perception of breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers with healthy and sick children

Impact of delivery mode and maternal postpartum functional state on breastfeeding self-sufficiency

“…Total score averages which puerperants obtained from BIMF is 56.17±8.548 in our study (Table 2). In the related literature, total score average of mothers' breastfeeding selfsufficiency was found as 55.48±9.87 in the study conducted by Baysal et al (2014), 58,98±8,14 in the study of Cömert (2011) and 59.48±7.21 in the study of Kılcı (2014), they obtained results which support our finding [11,17,30]. If we consider that the minimum score of the related scale is 14 and maximum score is 70, it can be said that BIMF we found in our study is at moderate level.…”

“…Thus, the knowledge level of women in breastfeeding particularly in the post-partum period should be evaluated, and training and consultation being suitable for their individual needs should be given for increasing the breastfeeding self-sufficiency [11]. While it is reported in the literature that mothers whose breastfeeding self-sufficiency is high is more successful in breastfeeding and they are more willing in starting and maintaining the breastfeeding, it is emphasized that mothers whose breastfeeding self-sufficiency is low wean their babies at a shorter time than recommended period [17]. Practices pertaining to increase the breastfeeding self-sufficiency should be implemented in order to increase the breastfeeding success.…”

“…In the study conducted by Prior et al, it was found out that mothers who have normal delivery are more successful in breastfeeding [16]. Studies investigating the impact of the delivery mode on breastfeeding self-sufficiency are limited in our country [7,17,18]. In these studies, it was determined that the breastfeeding is not generally affected from the delivery mode [7,17,18].…”

“…Studies investigating the impact of the delivery mode on breastfeeding self-sufficiency are limited in our country [7,17,18]. In these studies, it was determined that the breastfeeding is not generally affected from the delivery mode [7,17,18].…”

“…The breastfeeding self-sufficiency perception shows whether the mother will breastfeed or not, how much effort she will show, thoughts pertaining to breastfeeding and coping with difficulties she will face emotionally during the breastfeeding process [21,23]. Mothers whose breastfeeding self-sufficiency is high prefer the breastfeeding more, when they face with the breastfeeding difficulties they struggle more [17]. Being willing about the breastfeeding is an important factor for increasing the breastfeeding success of the mother.…”