The awareness of postpartum women on the breastfeeding problems

Abstract

Our objective was to examine the awareness of women, living in Moscow, at postpartum period after vaginal fullterm birth of main steps to successful breastfeeding and of actual international and local recomendations concerning its duration (exclusivity) and length. The results of the study showed the necessity to develop and implement to practice an effective educational programs for those who are planning pregnancy and getting prepared for birth because of their poor knowledges of mentioned questions.

Keywords

• грудное вскармливание
• риск отказа от кормления грудью
• питание новорожденного
• способы докорма
• информированность родильниц