iarjmcrIARJMCRIARJMCR2709-3220https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjmcr.2021.v02i02.010Breast Feeding Knowledge and Practices amongst Mothers in Agartala City: A Community-Based StudyC.M.ChhajerAssociate Profeesor, Tripura Medical College, Agartala, IndiaBackground: Breast feeding is vital for the health of baby & mother. It is of advantage to baby, mother, family, society and nation. However, despite strong evidences in support of breast feeding its prevalence has remained low worldwide especially in developing countries. Present study was carried out to evaluate the knowledge towards breast feeding among postnatal mothers in Agartala city. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 400 randomly selected postnatal mothers from 20 municipal wards selected randomly in Agartala city. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire The data was analyzed using epi info v7 software and presented as frequencies and percentages. Results: Among the total 400 Post Natal mothers, maximum 208(52%) were having age between 26-30 years, educated up to Matric & Senior Secondary 68(42%), Hindu 333(83.25%), housewife 362(90.5%), Multigravida 266 (66.5%) and delivered in government hospitals 262(65.5%). In the present study 12.75% (51) postnatal mothers had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards breast feeding, 67.25% (269) having good knowledge (12-15 marks), 18.75% (75) having fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 1.25% (5) having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Conclusion: Every Mother should be counseled and provided proper education regarding breastfeeding during antenatal period and all the misconceptions regarding breast feeding should be appropriately addressed.