Research Article

Perceptions and Practices regarding Breastfeeding among Postnatal Women at a District Tertiary Referral Government Hospital in Southern India

Table 4

Breastfeeding practices in special circumstances by multigravida mothers during their previous pregnancy ().

ParticularsPer cent

Did you continue breastfeeding in following conditions?

During sickness in mother
 Yes90
 No10

While menstruating
 Yes87
 No13

When baby has fever/cold
 Yes94
 No06

When baby has diarrhoea
 Yes82
 No18

When baby has vomiting
 Yes74
 No26