Thực trạng nuôi con bằng sữa mẹ ở những bà mẹ sinh con tại Bệnh viện Phụ sản Trung ương, năm 2021 - 2023

Abstract

Objective: To describe the situation of breastfeeding among mothers giving birth at the National hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Subject and method: A cross-sectional study, a total of 550 mothers. Result: 79.1% of mothers were in the age group of 21-35 years, with 56.2% of cesarean section. 91.6% of mothers were advised to breastfeed, and 65.8% of neonatals had skin-to-skin contact, in which 94.6% of vaginal births had this practice. The rate of early breastfeeding within the first hour after birth was 37.3%. 91.6% of mothers giving birth at the hospital received support for breastfeeding practice in four ways, with breast massage achieving 60.9%. The rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the hospital stay was 18.9%. Conclusion: Most mothers received advice, guidance and support for breastfeeding practice, but the rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the hospital stay remains low.