Đánh giá hiệu quả tư vấn của nhân viên y tế đối với thực hành nuôi con bằng sữa mẹ ở sản phụ sinh thường tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Times City năm 2025

Breastfeeding is widely recognized by global health organizations like WHO and UNICEF as the optimal nutritional and developmental foundation for infants, offering profound short-term and long-term health benefits for both mother and child. Despite its proven advantages, such as enhanced immunity, cognitive development for infants, and reduced risks of postpartum complications and certain cancers for mothers, exclusive breastfeeding rates in many regions, including Vietnam, remain suboptimal. Challenges often arise from insufficient knowledge, misconceptions, and inadequate support for new mothers. Recognizing this critical gap, effective counseling interventions by healthcare professionals are paramount. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling provided by healthcare workers on breastfeeding practices among women with normal delivery at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital in 2025, thereby highlighting the importance of robust support systems in promoting successful breastfeeding.

Healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, public health practitioners, and researchers focused on maternal and child health.

This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital in 2025, involving 250 women who had a normal delivery and attended antenatal classes. The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling provided by healthcare workers in improving breastfeeding practices. The methodology involved assessing participants' attitudes and practices both before and after receiving counseling sessions. Key findings reveal a significant improvement in attitudes towards breastfeeding, with the mean attitude score increasing from 3.52 to 3.94 after counseling. Participants reported very high satisfaction levels with antenatal classes (4.52/5 points), prenatal counseling (4.49/5 points), and hands-on breastfeeding guidance (4.55/5 points). Crucially, the study demonstrated that counseling led to a marked enhancement in correct breastfeeding practices, including proper infant positioning, effective latching, and recognizing signs of adequate milk intake. The research concludes that counseling by healthcare workers significantly improves breastfeeding practices among women with normal delivery. The findings underscore the importance of maintaining and expanding this effective counseling model, further enhanced by integrating family and community support to optimize accessibility and maximize effectiveness. This study provides valuable scientific evidence for improving the quality of postpartum care and promoting optimal infant feeding practices within a hospital setting and potentially wider healthcare systems.