Objective: To identify the obstacles to exclusive breastfeeding among recent postpartum women. Methods: A descriptive and analytical cohort study was conducted from December 5, 2021, to August 18, 2022, among recent mothers in a level 3 maternity hospital in Abidjan. This study involved 434 mothers and their newborns followed during their delivery period until 6 months postpartum. Results: The rate of exclusive breastfeeding was 18.4%. The rate of mothers with a satisfactory knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding was 27.6%. Protection against diseases and child growth were the most commonly cited benefits (84.6%). Healthcare personnel were the most represented source of information (68.3%), followed by the media (21.1%). The rate of initiating breastfeeding within 30 minutes after delivery was 21%. The reasons given by the mothers for introducing other foods were insufficient milk and the child’s thirst, which accounted for 64.6%. The factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practice included age, marital status, profession, mode of delivery, and lack of awareness about exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: Our study found that the rate of exclusive breastfeeding is low (18.4%). It reflects the 12% national rate in Côte d’Ivoire. A large-scale awareness-raising policy directed toward all social strata and the creation of breastfeeding facilities in the workplace is necessary to improve this rate in our country.
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