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Table 4 Women’s prenatal considerations, and intention for breastfeeding (n = 236)

From: Implementation of shared decision-making about rooming-in: A before and after an audit of breastfeeding in Taiwan

Breastfeeding considerations

Mean

SD

Q1: Breast milk offers complete nutrition for babies

4.81

0.44

Q2: Breastfeeding benefits babies’ health

4.87

0.35

Q3: Breastfeeding benefits my health

4.69

0.60

Q4: Family opinions on how I feed my baby

3.30

1.40

Q5: Workplace support for my baby feeding choices

3.10

1.70

Q6: Financial concerns

3.20

1.50

Prenatal breastfeeding intention during hospitalization

Number

%

Exclusive breastfeeding, yes

96

40.7

Mixed feeding, yes

89

37.7

Formula feeding, yes

49

20.8

  1. The exclusive breastfeeding option indicates that a woman intends to feed their infant only breast milk, without any other liquids or solids, not even water. The mixed feeding option indicates that a woman intends to feed their infant both breast milk and other forms of nutrition, such as formula. The formula feeding option indicates that a woman intends to feed their infant manufactured formula only.
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International Breastfeeding Journal

ISSN: 1746-4358