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Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of pregnant women who are primarily responsible for their baby’s nutrition about breastfeeding and breast milk. Instruments and Methods: From January to December 2013, 400 pregnant women, who apply for routine check-in at the pregnancy clinic at the Afyon Kocatepe University School of Medicine Hospital, were taken to work as participants.  Each of the participants received a survey consisting of five-optional 20 questions. Results: Most of the participants are households who have previously had more than one birth and have been trained for less than eight years. As the age range advances, the number of children living with pregnancy and parity values and desirable abortions also increases significantly (p=0.048 for all). As the level of education rises, the rate of having the right information about breast milk and breastfeeding increases. Compared to households, the rate of women working or studying in a job is increasing to have the right knowledge about breast milk and breastfeeding. Compared to women who have given birth at least once before, the rate of women who have never given birth increases to have accurate information about breastfeeding and breast milk. The result: Most women in fertility age know that breast milk is beneficial and how long breastfeeding should be continued. However, this level of knowledge is not to the extent to allow you to have initiative on the continuity of breastfeeding. All women in the fertility age should be able to easily obtain the most accurate information about breastfeeding and breast milk.