Factors associated with breastfeeding initiation time in a Baby-Friendly Hospital

Abstract

International health authorities recommend skin-to-skin care (SSC) at birth and that breastfeeding should be started as soon as possible, within the first hour after birth. This article aimed to review the benefits of breastfeeding initiation for mothers and newborns, the global status of breastfeeding initiation, the determinants of breastfe- eding initiation and SSC, and interventions to improve breastfeeding initiation. The positive effects of breastfeeding initiation result from the contact between the baby and the mother and the components found in breast milk. Several factors related to the family, mother, child, and health institution affect the time of initiation of breastfeeding. It should be ensured that pregnant women have access to accurate and effective information about the benefits of breastfeeding initiation in healthcare facilities, communities, and different settings, including the media. Taking advantage of opportunities to counsel and support the mother in prenatal care and childbirth, and improving the rate of breastfeeding initiation can be achieved by implementing infant and young child feeding policies and programs with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

Initiation Time of Trophic Feeding and Associated Factors Among Preterm Neonates Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

“…Moreover, current evidence supports shorter early TF for shorter time to achieve full feed and early discharge [2,12]. Early breastfeeding initiation has been reported to be in uenced by factors such as maternal sickness during pregnancy, caesarean section, and preterm birth, all of which are directly linked to trophic feeding [13]. Furthermore, studies are indicating that gestational age, respiratory distress syndrome, and delivery method can impact the timing of trophic feeding initiation in preterm neonates [9,[14][15][16].…”