Table 3.

Reasons for adherence to exclusive breastfeeding

Answers	N	%
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