Actitud sobre lactancia materna en mujeres que acuden a un centro de salud de Guayaquil septiembre del 2020 febrero del 2021.

Abstract

The present research deals with "Attitude about breastfeeding in women who attend a health center in Guayaquil from September 2020 / February 2021" Introduction: Based on the reviewed studies about attitudes, knowledge and practices of breastfeeding, it is It can show that there are myths, beliefs, misinformation, lack of knowledge, which directly interferes with the benefits of breastfeeding for both the child and the mother and society in general. The objective: To determine the attitudes about breastfeeding in women who attend a health center in Guayaquil. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out, quantitative, prospective method, the population was 127 mothers who met the selection criteria. Technique: survey, data collection matrix instrument, Results: 58% of mothers motivate them to give breast milk for longer to see the baby grow healthy, 79% say that breast milk is the best supplement for their babies, 75 % immediately start breastfeeding, 62% give breast milk because it helps with the growth and development of the baby, 51% feel love when breastfeeding, 50% give their babies breast milk whenever they ask, 80% did not give Infant formula, Conclusions: According to the research, it was observed that there is a high number of mothers who should raise awareness about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and more; Likewise, 82% of mothers must wait this age for the child to provide complementary foods.