Knowledge and practice of working and non working mothers towards breast feeding in Zigzag

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and practice of breast-feeding of working and non working mothers. The results indicated that the great proportions of both mothers breast-fed their previous babies. Artificial feeding was mainly practiced by working mothers. Milk engorgement as a breast complication was more encountered among working mothers, while nipple fissure was prevalent among non working mothers. Non working mothers preferred to feed babies on demand, while working mothers preferred 2 hours time schedule. Loops were the most common contraceptive method used beside breast-feeding as reported by the great proportion of both groups. Growth of the baby and emotional satisfaction of the mother were the two common benefits of breast feeding as reported by both groups of mothers