Cumplimiento de la técnica y posturas del amamantamiento de las madres con niños menores de 1 año que asisten a un centro de salud de la ciudad de Guayaquil, 2021-2022.

Abstract

The use of the proper technique and posture during lactation is also an important factor to continue breastfeeding, therefore, the detection of compliance with the technique and breastfeeding postures of the mothers helps the failure of this stage and provides the immunity provided by breast milk. Objective: Identify compliance with the technique and breastfeeding postures of mothers with children under 1 year of age who attend a health center in the city of Guayaquil, 2021-2022. Methodology: descriptive, quantitative, prospective, cross-sectional. Population: 120 mothers with children under 1 year of age, who meet the inclusion criteria. Technique: Direct observation, Instrument: Direct observation guide. Results: Among the characteristics, mothers from 21 to 30 years old (75%), with complete secondary schooling (46%), of mixed ethnicity (70%), from urban areas (83%), of civil union status (58%) predominate. ), with 1 to 2 children (54%); Regarding the knowledge of the techniques, the majority stimulates the search reflex (95%) and checks that the nose is free to breathe (92%); in relation to the postures, the majority performed the sitting position (76%) and in terms of the most frequent problems, the majority indicated pain (92%). Conclusion: It is evident that non-compliance with the technique and breastfeeding positions can lead to mothers presenting breast problems. It is necessary to increase their level of knowledge to avoid these problems and a possible rejection of breastfeeding.