To Assess the Knowledge Regarding Breast Feeding among Postnatal Mothers in Postnatal Ward of V.S Hospital, Ahmedabad

Breast feeding is the best way of providing ideal food for healthy growth and development of infants, and its advantages range from physiological to psychological for both mother and infants. It is well- known that breast feeding influences a child?s health positively and improves nutritional status. A survey approach was considered most suitable for this study as the aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of the postnatal mother on breastfeeding in postnatal ward of V.S hospital. Using survey research design the investigator has collected 50 samples using simple random sampling technique. Distribution of percentage shows that 14(28%) had good knowledge, 33(66%) had average knowledge and 3(6%) had poor knowledge.