Table 2 Women’s prenatal knowledge of rooming-in and breastfeeding (n = 236)
Rooming-in Knowledge | Number | Correct n (%) |
Q1: Rooming-in helps babies learn to breastfeed sooner. | 204 (86.4) | |
Yes | 204 | |
No | 32 | |
Q2: During rooming-in, my baby will sleep alongside me in the same bed. | 175 (74.2) | |
Yes | 61 | |
No | 175 | |
Q3: Rooming-in increases my rest time. | 167 (70.8) | |
Yes | 69 | |
No | 167 | |
Q4: Separate care may increase the baby’s risk of infection. | 138 (58.5) | |
Yes | 138 | |
No | 98 | |
Q5: Separate care may lead to more walking for me, potentially causing pain or other discomfort. | 127 (53.8) | |
Yes | 127 | |
No | 109 | |
Breastfeeding Knowledge | Number | Correct n (%) |
Q1: Breast milk reduces the risk of many acute and chronic diseases in babies. | 206 (87.3) | |
Yes | 206 | |
No | 30 | |
Q2: Breastfeeding lowers my risk of developing breast cancer. | 178 (75.4) | |
Yes | 178 | |
No | 58 | |
Q3: Breastfeeding helps prevent postpartum hemorrhage. | 166 (70.3) | |
Yes | 166 | |
No | ||
Q4: In the initial stages of breastfeeding, the support of professionals and family may be essential. | 227 (96.2) | |
Yes | 227 | |
No | 9 | |
Q5: To avoid overfeeding, feeding amounts should be regulated in accordance with the baby’s cues. | 201 (85.2) | |
Yes | 201 | |
No | 35 | |
Q6: Mixed feeding does not affect the production of breastmilk. | 80 (33.9) | |
Yes | 156 | |
sNo | 80 |