Table 4 Comparison of mothers’ postnatal BSE two months after birth
Postnatal BSE items | Control (n = 54) | Experimental (n = 52) | P-Value (Two-Sided) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Determine that my baby is getting enough milk | 3.13 (0.97) | 3.87 (0.79) | < 0.0001 |
2. Successfully cope with breastfeeding as I have with other challenging tasks | 2.76 (1.23) | 3.79 (0.83) | < 0.0001 |
3. Breastfeed my baby without using formula as a supplement. | 2.39 (1.24) | 3.96 (1.03) | < 0.0001 |
4. Ensure that my baby is properly latched on for the whole feeding. | 3.04 (0.85) | 3.77 (0.92) | < 0.0001 |
5. Manage the breastfeeding situation to my satisfaction. | 2.91 (1.05) | 3.83 (0.83) | < 0.0001 |
6. Manage to breastfeed even if my baby is crying | 3.07 (0.95) | 3.79 (0.94) | < 0.0001 |
7. Keep wanting to breastfeed. | 3.74 (0.81) | 4.04 (0.66) | 0.039 |
8. Comfortably breastfeed with my family members present. | 3.19 (0.80) | 3.92 (0.68) | < 0.0001 |
9. Be satisfied with my breastfeeding experience. | 3.07 (1.06) | 4.08 (0.65) | < 0.0001 |
10. Deal with the fact that breastfeeding can be time-consuming. | 3.52 (0.75) | 3.87 (0.66) | 0.013 |
11. Finish feeding my baby on one breast before switching to the other breast. | 3.06 (0.88) | 3.69 (1.04) | 0.001 |
12. Continue to breastfeed my baby for every feeding. | 3.11 (0.97) | 3.71 (0.89) | < 0.0001 |
13. Manage to keep up with my baby’s breastfeeding demands. | 3.13 (0.78) | 3.85 (0.87) | < 0.0001 |
14. Tell when my baby is finished breastfeeding | 3.30 (0.84) | 3.83 (0.76) | 0.001 |
Total postnatal BSE | 43.41 (8.12) | 53.98 (8.50) | < 0.0001 |