1Senior Instructor, The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery
2Chief Operating Officer, Catco Kids, Karachi, Pakistan
Online published on 19 January, 2015.
Breastfeeding rates are declining globally and promotion and support of breastfeeding is a priority child-survival intervention. 3,4,11 However, many mothers are ill prepared for breastfeeding and Newborn care. The aim of the study was to explore the differing views and experiences on breastfeeding and newborn care.
A qualitative descriptive exploratory design was used to investigate with Purposive sampling technique by researcher for this study. 17 participants 10 from the not attended and 7 from the attended group recruited for study
Interestingly, in this study, participants who had attended classes did not introduce any pre lactate feed but every mother recommended that the challenges and their management should be discussed in class Moreover; both the groups had no knowledge regarding baby care.
Childbirth classes should be promoted with in-depth knowledge on breastfeeding and Newborn care for every first time mothers.
Pre Lactate Feed, Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Childbirth Classes
