The effect of prenatal education on exclusive breastfeeding among women in Quito: prospective cohort study
Standardized PE programs have a significant and independent positive impact on EBF duration among mothers in Quito, Ecuador. Integrating PE into routine prenatal care and providing comprehensive postpartum support is essential to promoting BF continuation. Targeted interventions should address modifiable risk factors, such as postpartum mental health, return-to-work policies, and healthcare provider recommendations regarding BF.
Authors
- Betzabé Tello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5890-6436)
- Iván Dueñas-Espín (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6639-727X)
- Eduardo Tejera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1377-0413)
- Herminio Hernández
Institutions
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (PE)
- Universidad de San Martín de Porres (PE)
- Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (EC)
- Universidad de las Américas (NI)
- Universidad de Las Américas (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07651-8
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.06