ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Intention to Exclusively Breastfeed Is Associated with Lower Rates of Cesarean Section for Nonmedical Reasons in a Cohort of Mothers in Vietnam.
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- Medical practice variation in Vietnam: a cross-sectional study.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Incidence of Uterine Cesarean Scar Niche After Cesarean Delivery and Assessment of Its Risk Factors.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Early initiation of breastfeeding up to six months among mothers after cesarean section or vaginal birth: A scoping review.Heliyon · 2023Article
- The Broad Spectrum and Continuing Needs of Women's Health.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundBreastfeeding brings benefits to both mothers and children in the short term and long term. Unnecessary cesarean sections can bring risks to both parties. This study was undertaken to examine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding intention and cesarean delivery.
methodsWe analyzed data collected from 554 single mothers who delivered in Dong Anh General District Hospital or Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Vietnam, in 2020-2021. The relationship between exclusive breastfeeding intention and cesarean delivery for nonmedical reasons was adjusted for maternal education, maternal age, parity, history of fetal loss, having at least eight antenatal contacts, hospital of delivery, child sex, and birth weight.
resultsAntenatally, 34.8% (184/529) of mothers intended to breastfeed exclusively until 6 months and 30.8% (84/274) underwent cesarean section for a nonmedical reason. After adjusting for other factors, mothers who intended to breastfeed exclusively until 6 months were less likely to undergo cesarean delivery for nonmedical reasons (OR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.31-0.96,
conclusionsThis study adds to the growing evidence related to unnecessary cesarean sections and routine over-medicalization of normal birth in the urban areas of Vietnam. The association between breastfeeding intentions and a lower rate of cesarean section suggests that education on breastfeeding could be a useful intervention for reducing the rate of cesarean sections and improving maternal and child health.
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