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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Comparative StudyComparison of breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success of obese and normal-weight mothers in the early period.
Body mass index (BMI) of overweight and obese women is a risk factor for breast milk secretion. ⋯ In the light of the data of, to increase the breastfeeding success among obese mothers, it is suggested that the perception of self-efficacy is enhanced, and additional consultation is provided on breastfeeding starting from the antenatal period. The trainings given to mothers by the midwife and nurse are supported with home visits especially in the obese women in the postnatal period in order for them to breastfeeding.