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International Breastfeeding Journal
Published in: International Breastfeeding Journal 1/2020

01-12-2020 | Lactation | Research

The relationship between perceived milk supply and exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months postpartum: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Ayyu Sandhi, Gabrielle T. Lee, Roselyn Chipojola, Mega Hasanul Huda, Shu-Yu Kuo

Published in: International Breastfeeding Journal | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

Perceived milk supply is an important modifiable factor for optimal breastfeeding. However, little is known about maternal perception of milk supply or how it impacts breastfeeding practices. The aim of this study was to examine relationships of perceived milk supply, maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, and skin-to-skin contact with early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of infants less than 6 months of age in Indonesia.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia between August and October 2015. Maternal perception of milk supply was assessed using the Hill and Humenick Lactation Scale. Data on breastfeeding practices, and maternal and infant factors were collected using a structured questionnaire. Multiple regression and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to obtain estimates of associations.

Results

Thirty four percent of mothers had initiated breastfeeding within an hour after birth, and 62.4% of mothers were exclusively breastfeeding. High levels of perceived breast milk supply were reported in mothers who practiced skin-to-skin contact or rooming-in with their infants, experienced positive infant sucking behavior, or had high breastfeeding self-efficacy (p < 0.05). Mothers with a higher level of perceived milk production (Odds Ratio [OR] 3.20; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 1.76, 5.83) or practicing skin-to-skin contact (OR 2.36; 95% CI 1.13, 4.91) were more likely to exclusively breastfeed, while employed mothers were less likely to breastfeed their infants exclusively (OR 0.47; 95% CI 0.24, 0.93).

Conclusions

In this study, skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding self-efficacy are important determinants of perceived milk supply. Higher perception of milk supply was positively linked with exclusive breastfeeding. Our study highlights the importance of the assessment for mother’s perception of milk supply, maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, and skin-to-skin contact in achieving optimal breastfeeding outcomes.
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Metadata
Title
The relationship between perceived milk supply and exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months postpartum: a cross-sectional study
Authors
Ayyu Sandhi
Gabrielle T. Lee
Roselyn Chipojola
Mega Hasanul Huda
Shu-Yu Kuo
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
Lactation
Published in
International Breastfeeding Journal / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1746-4358
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-020-00310-y

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