Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy among pregnant women in Portugal

Background Many new mothers discontinue breastfeeding prematurely. Researchers have shown that maternal confidence is an important factor in the continuation of breastfeeding. Objectives: This study aimed at performing a validation of the prenatal Portuguese version of the Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) and at assessing breastfeeding self-efficacy among pregnant women in Portugal. Methods 144 pregnant women at the 3rd trimester of pregnancy were recruited at two antenatal obstetric units in northern Portugal. The prenatal …