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Table 4 Breastfeeding postures, positioning, hold practice and latching techniques

From: Knowledge, attitude and techniques of breastfeeding among Nigerian mothers from a semi-urban community

Variable

n

%

Breastfeeding posture practice

 Advisable

273

71.3

 Not advisable

110

28.7

Breastfeeding position practice

 Side-lying

47

12.3

 Sitting on a mat

35

9.1

 Sitting on the side of bed

62

16.2

 Sitting on a chair

239

62.4

Reason for Breastfeeding position practice

 Comfort of the mother/baby

233

60.8

 Convenience

113

29.5

 Religion

8

2.1

 No obvious reason

29

7.6

Breastfeeding hold practice

 Cradle hold

7

1.8

 Football hold

51

13.3

 Side-lying

17

4.5

 Cross-cradle hold

308

80.4

Latch-on to breast practice

 Mothers who specified breast-to-baby

69

18.0

 Mothers who specified baby-to- breast

158

41.3

 Mothers who specified breast-to-baby and baby-to- breast

113

29.5

 Mothers who gave no specific answer

43

11.2

Essential ergonomic posture while sitting to breastfeeding

 Slight neck flexion

33

8.6

 Slight back upper back flexion

11

2.9

 Foot rest

26

6.8

 Arm support (pillow)

23

6.0

 All of the above

290

75.7