Table 4 Reasons for non-adherence to exclusive breastfeeding

The mother had to work/study

68

20.9

The mother felt that the milk was insufficient

52

16

The mother did not liked/wanted to breastfeed

50

15.4

The child did not accept

27

8.3

Medical advice

20

6.1

Breast problems

9

2.8

The mother thought her milk was weak

8

2.5

Aesthetics

7

2.2

Pregnancy

5

1.5

Child/mother trip

5

1.5

Use of bottle and pacifiers

2

0.6

Child’s illness

4

1.2

More than one option

37

11.4

Started to feed child with water/food

31

9.6

Total

325

100