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Introduction: It is well known fact that exclusive breastfeeding is the best nutrition for the newborn during the first six months of life. Mothers who are providing this diet need to have the right information in order to achieve best results. Objective: This study was performed to identify the knowledge about breast feeding in non primiparous pregnant women and/or in postpartum from San Juan Sacatepéquez. Experimental design: The study was conducted in San Juan Sacatepéquez´ Health Center Bárbara, in 100 non primiparous pregnant women and/or in postpartum. Method: A questionnaire of 23 questions was used with a total value of 100 points. It was considered a score of 60 points or higher representing an adequate level of knowledge about breastfeeding. Results: Mostly mothers between 27 and 31 years demonstrated a lack in basic knowledge about breastfeeding. Conclusions: Even though most of the participating women received prenatal control, it was concluded that there is a lack of knowledge about maternal breastfeeding in this group.
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