Factors Affecting Perception of Insufficient Milk in Primiparous Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors : Ayşenur TURAN, Fatma Şule BİLGİÇ, Gülçin BOZKURT

Pages : 285-289

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Publication Date : 2023-06-21

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study was conducted to examine the factors affecting insufficient milk supply in primiparous pregnant women. Material and Method: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 mothers hospitalized in the obstetric clinic of private hospital between January 4 and May 1, 2022. The data were obtained by using the \`Descriptive Information Form\` and the \`Insufficient Milk Perception Scale\`. Results: The mean age of the mothers was 23.99±3.84 years and the gestational age of the babies was 38.92±0.74 weeks. It was determined that there was a significant difference between the mother\`s delivery type, the first time to hold the baby in her arms after the birth, the first breastfeeding time, witnessing the breastfeeding person before, and thinking of giving the baby a pacifier or bottle, and the total score of Insufficient Milk Perception Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Conclusion: It was observed that mothers who gave a vaginal birth, held their babies after birth, initiated breastfeeding early and had witnessed breastfeeding before perceived their milk more sufficienct.
Keywords : Primipar anne, yetersiz süt algısı, emzirme, anne sütü