Table 3 Reasons for adherence to exclusive breastfeeding

Breast milk is the best food for the baby

319

18.7

Breast milk is a healthy diet

153

8.9

Breast milk helps child’s development

90

5.2

I was advised

73

4.3

Breast milk prevents child from infections

55

3.2

I had enough milk

51

3.0

It’s a child’s right

45

2.6

It’s an act of love/bonding

27

1.6

It’s more practical

12

0.7

Breastfeeding protects the mother’s health

10

0.6

It is the mother’s duty/pleasure

10

0.6

Breast milk is cheaper

8

0.5

Breast milk protects the baby from allergies

1

0.1

The child needs breastfeeding

1

0.1

More than an option

817

47.9

All previous answers

13

0.8

Did not know

14

0.8

Did not specify

6

0.5

Total

1705

100