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September 10, 2025International Journal of Research in Medical SciencesOpen Access

Exclusive breastfeeding: the long distance between discourse and practice

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LCLuíz Antônio Del CiampoICIeda Regina Lopes Del Ciampo

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Overview

Observational analysis highlighted low practice rates despite knowledge among first-time mothers, suggesting systemic barriers.

Key Points

  • Only 52.2% of first-time mothers adhered to exclusive breastfeeding despite 85% being aware of the recommendations.
  • Major barriers include perceptions of insufficient milk supply, lack of support from family and healthcare professionals.
  • The study assessed knowledge and attitudes towards infant feeding among mothers with children up to six months old.
  • Findings suggest a gap between awareness and practice, highlighting the need for better support systems.

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Ciampo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d98554b1d3bfb60fb521https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20252822
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