Open AccessStudy of Knowledge of Breastfeeding Practices in Infants from 0 to 6 Months
Author(s) -
Y. P. Adepo,
Sandra Soro,
B. J. J. Touzou,
K. O. Chatigre,
Godi Henri Marius Biego,
Koffi Kouakou,
Celal Katı
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of food research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1927-0895
pISSN - 1927-0887
DOI - 10.5539/jfr.v11n1p23
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , udder , breast milk , milk production , medicine , environmental health , food security , demography , pediatrics , geography , biology , zoology , agriculture , mastitis , sociology , biochemistry , archaeology , pathology
The rate of exclusive breastfeeding from 0 to 6 months in Côte d'Ivoire was 16.67 % in 2014. The objective of this study is to identify the difficulties related to the practice of exclusive breastfeeding of infants from birth to 6 months with a view to finding sustainable solutions for its implementation. A survey study was carried out on a sample of 200 women in the municipality of Bingerville from 7 October 2020 to 7 February 2021. After analysis, the results of the survey show that in the Bingerville locality of Côte d'Ivoire, the difficulties relating to the decline in exclusive breastfeeding are largely linked to the insufficient production of breast milk. The results have made it possible to record some species of food plants. They undoubtedly possess lactogenic properties, which make it possible to cope with the insufficient production of milk in the udder. Thus, after 24 hours, these food plants have made it possible to increase the production of breast milk in the udders intended for infants. The registered food plants will help to ensure the food security of the infant through the improvement of milk production in breastfeeding mothers.