The Effect of breastfeeding training on TIB in a Baby-Friendly Hospital in Turkey

Abstract

Purpose: Although it is known that timely initiation of breastfeeding (TIB) has beneficial effects on newborn and maternal health as well as increasing exclusive breastfeeding for first 6 months, global and regional desired TIB rates have not been reached yet. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the “Neonatal Baby Service” (NBS) on TIB. Material and Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out at NBS and obstetrics and gynecology service (OGS) of Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital in Turkey between September 01 and December 31, 2021. A total of 486 newborns who were born between 32-40 weeks, weighed over 2000 g and were not separated from their mothers during the first 2 hours were included in the study Results: The overall rate of TIB was in the study was 80.5% (n=391). TIB rate were found to be significant as 83.1% (n=296) in the NBS, and 73.1% (n=95) in the OGS (p=0.013). When breastfeeding problem were analysed, it was found to be 46.9% in OGS and 28.9% in the NBS (p