Common breastfeeding problems experienced by lactating mothers during the first six months in Kinshasa

P Babakazo, M Bosonkie, E Mafuta, N Mvuama… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Breastfeeding has numerous advantages for infant, mother and society.
However, many mothers discontinue breastfeeding due to problems they encounter. This …

Breastfeeding rates and barriers: a report from the state of Qatar

MA Hendaus, AH Alhammadi, S Khan… - … journal of women's …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Objective The aim of the study was to outline breastfeeding barriers faced by women
residing in the State of Qatar. Methods A cross-sectional study through a telephone interview …

Why are breastfeeding rates low in Lebanon? A qualitative study

M Nabulsi - BMC pediatrics, 2011 - Springer
Background Breastfeeding is a cost-effective public health intervention that reduces infant
morbidity and mortality in developing countries. In Lebanon, breastfeeding exclusivity and …

Intentions and barriers toward breastfeeding among Jordanian mothers—A cross sectional descriptive study using quantitative method

AY Al-Sagarat, G Yaghmour, L Moxham - Women and Birth, 2017 - Elsevier
Problem/background Breastfeeding is very important for both mother and infant. Within
Jordanian hospitals, intentions and barriers to breastfeeding have not been addressed …

“When you give birth you will not be without your mother” A mixed methods study of advice on breastfeeding for first-time mothers in rural coastal Kenya

AW Talbert, M Ngari, B Tsofa, L Mramba… - International …, 2016 - Springer
Background Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is currently recommended
by the World Health Organization, but mixed feeding earlier than this commonly occurs in …

Healthcare worker perspectives on mother's insufficient milk supply in Malawi

O Piccolo, MLW Kinshella, S Salimu, M Vidler… - International …, 2022 - Springer
Background Human milk insufficiency is a significant barrier to implementing breastfeeding,
and it is identified as a prevalent concern in 60–90% of mothers in low-and-middle-income …

Working mothers' breastfeeding experience: a phenomenology qualitative approach

RS Ahmad, Z Sulaiman, NH Nik Hussain… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Breastfeeding practice is influenced by the mother's attitude toward and
knowledge of breastfeeding. Working mothers face many challenges and need support to …

Infant feeding practices and determinants of poor breastfeeding behavior in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a descriptive study

M Yotebieng, JL Chalachala, M Labbok… - International …, 2013 - Springer
Background Although breastfeeding is almost universally accepted in the Democratic
Republic (DR) of Congo, by the age of 2 to 3 months 65% of children are receiving …

Study of breastfeeding practices and problems among postnatal mothers: a hospital based study

PJ Mise, AJ Mise, SJ Mise, M Siddappa - International Journal of …, 2017 - go.gale.com
Background: Breastfeeding has many health and developmental advantages for infant and
mothers. Breastfeeding remains the simplest, healthiest and least expensive feeding method …

Predictors of discontinuing exclusive breastfeeding before six months among mothers in Kinshasa: a prospective study

P Babakazo, P Donnen, P Akilimali, NMM Ali… - International …, 2015 - Springer
Background Although breastfeeding is common in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the
proportion of women who exclusively breastfeed their babies up to 6 months remains low …