Respectful maternity care and breastfeeding. (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ansari, Humaira; Yeravdekar, Rajiv
• Is Part Of: Global health promotion. Volume 28:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 70
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Breastfeeding -- maternal health -- public health -- reproductive health -- women -- determinants of health -- health care -- human rights -- respectful maternity care (RMC); Health promotion -- Periodicals; Health education -- Periodicals; 613.05
• DOI: 10.1177/1757975920984216
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-9759

Abstract

Respectful maternity care and its effect on breastfeeding is not widely explored. Disrespect and abuse affect the health of the mother and the newborn, affect lactogenesis and negatively influence breastfeeding. This has serious short-term and long-term ill effects. Separation of the mother and the newborn result in failure to establish early breastfeeding. Interventions, policies and programs should be developed to address the issues pertaining to respectful maternity care. This will not only help in breastfeeding but will also safeguard the fundamental rights of the mother and the child.