International Journal of Innovative Research in Health Science

Introduction: Breastfeeding is a critical aspect of infant nutrition and maternal health, recognized globally for its numerous benefits. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years or beyond. Objective: To assess the level of perceived social support on the factors influencing the choice of infant feeding practice among mothers. Methodology: The total number of 30 mothers were selected for this study. Multidimensional scale of perceived social support was used. This study used a quantitative methodology and a descriptive design to investigate the research question. The study was conducted at SMVMCH. Result and Findings: The finding revealed that majority, 21 (70%) of the mother had medium perceived support, 7 (23.3%) of the mother had high perceived support and 2 (6.7%) of the mother had low perceived support. Conclusion- The study findings concluded that there is significance association between the feeding method and nature of delivery among mothers where ‘p’ value is < 0.05.