Percepción de la promoción del programa amigos de la madre y del niño-Esamyn enfocado en lactancia materna.

Abstract

The study analyzed mothers' perceptions of the promotion of the Mother and Child Friendly Health Facilities (ESAMyN) program focused on breast feeding at a health center in Pasaje, Ecuador. A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional design was used with 75 pregnant and breastfeeding women between the ages of 18 and 45. The results showed that, although 73.3% received information about the benefits of breastfeeding and 72% began breastfeeding within the first hour after giving birth, only 21.3% received guidance on techniques and 16% had adequate spaces for breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding at birth reached 46.7%, despite the fact that 74.7% were warned about the risks of bottle feeding. Between 76% and 80% received follow-up support and guidance on community groups. It is concluded that the programpromotes a good start to breastfeeding, but requires strengthening technical support,infrastructure, and community involvement to maintain exclusive breastfeeding for sixmonths or more.