Table 1 Breastfeeding information known to "counseled" and "not counseled" mothers
From: Antenatal counseling on breastfeeding – is it adequate? A descriptive study from Pondicherry, India
Health Information | Mothers "counselled" (n = 23) | Mothers "not counselled" (n = 85) | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aware | % | Aware | % | ||
Initiate breastfeeding immediately after birth | 20 | 87 | 16 | 19 | < 0.01 |
Exclusive breastfeeding to be practiced for first 6 months | 18 | 78 | 19 | 22 | < 0.01 |
No prelacteal feeds to be given | 23 | 100 | 38 | 45 | < 0.01 |
Correct technique of breastfeeding* | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.48 |
No dietary restriction for lactating mother | 10 | 43 | 6 | 7 | < 0.01 |
Breastfeeding babies less than 6 months do not require extra water | 8 | 35 | 3 | 4 | < 0.01 |
Continue breastfeeding during common illnesses in baby | 11 | 48 | 47 | 55 | 0.68 |