Survey finds adherence to WHO breastfeeding guidelines linked to maternal education and delivery mode in women, suggesting targeted support needed.
Key Points
Mothers with higher education levels and spontaneous deliveries are more likely to breastfeed exclusively for six months, indicating socioeconomic factors play a role.
Adherence to WHO breastfeeding recommendations is higher among non-smokers and those with adequate gestational weight gain, demonstrating health behavior importance.
Data from the MAMI-MED cohort involved interviews with 1312 women enrolled in early pregnancy and followed through two years.
The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve breastfeeding practices among women with lower socioeconomic profiles.