Date of Publication :5th March 2024

Abstract:
Introduction: Optimal breastfeeding practices that enhance child health and survival include beginning of breastfeeding soon after delivery usually within an hour and feeding exclusively. It means giving the baby just breastmilk for the first si x months of like without the use of additional food, water, or medications. Also beyond six months maintaining nursing for not less than 2 years along with supplemental nutrition. It prevents infant fever, diarrhea, and acute respiratory infections. Maintaining adequate feeding is possible with good training on breastfeeding and supporting the postnatal mothers.
Methods: In breastfeeding training, nursing research targeted at helping the primi postnatal mothers to breastfeed their babi es. Ludwing Von Bertalanffy General System Theory served as a reference. Quasi experimental design was adopted for 360 postnatal mothers. Prior to and following breastfeeding training, assessment of breastfeeding practices of postnatal mothers was done. The general system model’s fundamental concepts provided a foundation for developing breastfeeding training and to see its effectiveness in improving breastfeeding practices among primi postnatal mothers.
Results: The study’s findings indicated that both the intervention based on Ludwing Von Bertalanffy General System Model framework was effective to implement the training in the form of individual lactation consultations and peer to peer breastfeeding support group interventions in improving the breastfeeding among primi mothers.
Conclusion: The general system model, helps in comprehensive and effective training on this important topic, by increasing its significance and applicability to the unique challenges and problems faced in academic settings.

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