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Aims We aimed to examine the factors contributing to non-exclusive breastfeeding in primigravid mothers in a large Irish tertiary maternity hospital. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study carried out at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Maternal demographics, antenatal, perinatal, delivery-related information and neonatal outcomes were collected and analysed. Results 569 eligible mothers were delivered during the study period. Out of the 416 mothers intending to breastfeed, 278 (67%) mothers were exclusively breastfeeding at discharge. On univariate analysis, a higher body mass index, unemployment, an Asian background, gestational diabetes, antenatal steroids, low birth weight and hypernatremia were all associated with non-exclusive breastfeeding (all p<0.05). On logistic regression, only gestational diabetes, a birthweight < 2500 grams and hypernatremia remained significantly associated with non-exclusive breastfeeding on discharge. Conclusion Addressing barriers to breast feeding through antenatal and early neonatal education, counselling and support, by qualified healthcare personnel may increase the number of infants exclusively breastfeeding on discharge.
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Aleitamento Materno/estatística & dados numéricos , Número de Gestações , Estudos de Coortes , Feminino , Humanos , Irlanda/epidemiologia , Educação Pré-Natal , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
While contacting a patient with bacillar tuberculosis, neonates and their mother are at risk for the disease, which makes it necessary to make up a programme that involves emergency antituberculosis measures. Among them primary specific drug therapy in all children in contacts, which may prevent tuberculosis in them, is highly effective.