Effectiveness of visual package on breastfeeding technique among antenatal mothers admitted at a selected hospital, Vellore

Breastfeeding is an art and a skill which needs to be learnt and mastered. Some young primiparous inexperienced mothers will need some help. Breast milk is accepted as the unique nutritive food provided by nature for the newborn. It is universally acknowledged as the best and complete food for infants including sick and preterm as it fulfils their specific nutritional needs. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a visual package on breastfeeding technique among antenatal mothers admitted at selected hospital at Vellore. The study aimed at improving the knowledge of the mothers on breastfeeding technique.� This study helped the mothers for providing knowledge on breastfeeding technique by visual package during pregnancy. The result of the study showed great need for health personnel to educate the antenatal mothers regarding breastfeeding technique