Introduction to Breastfeeding Self Efficacy (BSE) Breastfeeding Self Efficacy (BSE) is defined as a mother’s perceived confidence in her ability to successfully initiate and sustain breastfeeding. This psychological construct is highly specific, focusing not merely on the knowledge a mother possesses about lactation, but rather on her deep-seated belief that she can execute the necessary […]
Introduction to Breastfeeding Motivation Breastfeeding motivation represents the complex constellation of psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors that drive a mother to initiate and sustain lactation. Unlike many other health behaviors, breastfeeding is characterized by a unique dyadic relationship, meaning the motivations are intrinsically linked to the needs and responses of both the mother and the […]