Table 2 The breastfeeding knowledge scores of pregnant women with GDM (n = 212)
Items | Scores (M ± SD, score) |
|---|---|
1. Exclusive breastfeeding is the best option for baby up to 6 months of age. | 4.85 ± 0.49 |
2. Containing antibody composition in breast milk, can enhance baby immunity and reduce disease occurrence. | 4.86 ± 0.47 |
3. Early breastfeeding can prevent constipation of infants. | 4.42 ± 0.84 |
4. Breastfeeding cannot prevent your baby from being overweight. a | 3.09 ± 1.25 |
5. Breastfeeding can reduce the incidence of allergic diseases in baby. | 4.45 ± 0.86 |
6. Breastfeeding is conducive to the development of the baby’s intelligence. | 4.49 ± 0.81 |
7. Breastfeeding is beneficial to uterine contraction, and can reduce postpartum hemorrhage. | 4.64 ± 0.66 |
8. Breastfeeding cannot help the mother form an intimate relationship with the baby. a | 4.34 ± 1.32 |
9. Breastfeeding does not necessarily reduce a mother’s risk of developing breast cancer in the future. a | 3.96 ± 1.24 |
10. Breastfeeding does not necessarily reduce a mother’s risk of developing ovarian cancer in the future. a | 3.91 ± 1.18 |
11. Early and frequent sucking can promote milk secretion. | 4.60 ± 0.75 |
12.The baby should be breast-fed within 2 h after delivery. | 4.38 ± 0.90 |
13. It is advisable to breastfeed 3–4 times per day within 2–3 days after delivery. a | 3.18 ± 1.37 |
14.Breast milk can be frozen for 3 months after extrusion. | 3.52 ± 1.12 |
15. Breast milk can keep fresh for 24–48 h in cold storage after extrusion. | 3.56 ± 1.14 |
16. The breast milk can be microwaved before feeding the baby. a | 4.00 ± 1.14 |
17. Breastfeeding should be given according to the actual needs of the newborn. | 4.45 ± 0.80 |
18. Although complementary foods are added after 4–6 months of age, breastfeeding can be maintained until the baby is 1–2 years old. | 4.32 ± 0.89 |
19. Breast size affects milk production. a | 4.19 ± 0.97 |
20. Mothers with sunken nipples must not breastfeed. a | 4.30 ± 0.88 |
21. Mothers with cracked nipples must not breastfeed. a | 4.09 ± 1.02 |
22. After breastfeeding, the remaining milk should not be excreted. a | 4.06 ± 1.14 |
23. Water should be given to the baby after breastfeeding every time. a | 3.96 ± 1.21 |
24. Only 5-10 ml/ time should be fed to the baby on the first day after birth. a | 3.49 ± 1.10 |
25. Breastfeeding helps mothers regain their pre-pregnancy weight as quickly as possible. | 4.40 ± 0.90 |
Total score | 103.5 ± 10.4 |