Maternal knowledge regarding breast feeding and weaning practices
Pant, I.; Chothia, K.
Indian Journal of Pediatrics 57(3): 395-400
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5456 PMID: 2228093 DOI: 10.1007/bf02727923Document Number: 373242
The study assessed maternal knowledge among high-income women in urban Baroda concerning breast feeding and weaning. 40 mothers with children ages 4-18 months were studied. Knowledge and practices regarding breastfeeding and weaning were assessed using pretested questionnaires. Results indicated that only 1/2 of the mothers breastfed their babies on the 1st day; breastfeeding was stopped when he child was 3-6 months, and top feeding and solid supplements were introduced at 4-6 months. Mainly commercial baby foods were used for weaning. Most mothers avoided "dals" for the child because these were believed to be difficult to digest and produced gas in the stomach. 50% of mothers were not in favor of feeding a sick child with small frequent meals.
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