Breastfeeding Practices and Its Association with Musculoskeletal Pain: Breastfeeding Practice and Musculoskeletal Pain

The benefits of breastfeeding to the infant and mother are well documented. Despite all the benefits, a general decrease in the practice of breastfeeding has been reported across certain regions and populations. If the health benefits of breastfeeding is to be optimal utilized, it is expedient to explore information on the knowledge, attitude and practice of breastfeeding positions and its association with musculoskeletal among nursing mothers. The impact of breastfeeding postures on the musculoskeletal system could be an indicator of non-adherence to breastfeeding initiatives even when its potential benefits are known. This book presents a study on the assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of breastfeeding positions and its association with musculoskeletal pain.