Table 3 Early initiation of breast feeding and colostrum feeding practice by mothers in Debre Tabor, North western Ethiopia, 2017 (n = 297)
Variables | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Initiation of breast feeding | ||
Within 1 h | 228 | 76.8 |
1–3 h | 44 | 14.8 |
3–6 h | 13 | 4.4 |
6–24 h | 11 | 3.7 |
> 24 h | 1 | 0.3 |
Reasons for not feeding within 1 h | ||
Fatigue | 32 | 46.4 |
Caesarian section | 10 | 14.5 |
Baby was separated | 8 | 11.6 |
I thought I would not have sufficient milk secretions | 8 | 11.6 |
Due to medical reasons | 6 | 8.7 |
No/poor secretions | 5 | 7.2 |
Give colostrums | ||
Yes | 221 | 74.4 |
No | 76 | 25.6 |
Total | 297 | Total |