Factores relacionados con la duración de la lactancia materna en una población de madres, que acuden a los Centros de Desarrollo Infantil Ciudad Alegría, Daniel Álvarez y Divino Niño de la Ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: In order to establish the factors associated with the duration of breastfeeding, this research study was carried out with a non-experimental, analytical and cross-sectional approach, in a population of 61 mothers, who attended the Ciudad Alegría Child Development Centers, Daniel Álvarez and Divino Niño from the City of Loja. A survey was applied on the various causes associated with the duration of breastfeeding; showing that the factors that influence this practice are maternal age between 26-32 years(45,90%), the level of higher education (65.60%) and the type of delivery; Thus, those born through vaginal delivery (55.7%) received exclusive breastfeeding more frequently than those born by caesarean section (44.30%). The reasons why mothers chose to abandonbreastfeeding before six months were: low milk production (52.94%), working hours (29.41%) and studies (11.78%) incompatible with the child's feeding times. The lack of optimal maintenance of breastfeeding was evident in the study group.