Background Breast milk is comprised of the essential nutrients that an infant needs in the
first six months of life. Timely initiation of breastfeeding guarantees that infants receive the …

Introduction: Timely initiation of breastfeeding is defined as putting the newborn to the breast
within one hour of birth. Timely initiation of breastfeeding has a major contribution to the …

Background Breastfeeding is widely known for its imperative contribution in improving
maternal and newborn health outcomes. However, evidence regarding timing of initiation of …

OBJECTIVE: Delay in initiation of breastfeeding after birth is associated with the introduction
of other feeds. It has been recommended that all women should initiate breastfeeding within …

Background: Breastfeeding within the first hour of life is a potential mechanism for health
promotion and is the basis for improved quality & quantity of milk production. The purpose of …

Background: Initiation of breastfeeding later than 1 hour after birth is associated with
increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the prevalence and …

Background: Breastfeeding is a pillar practice during the postnatal period. Recognizing
factors associated with the initiation of breastfeeding plays a huge role in improving the habit …

Regular breastfeeding surveillance is essential to determine to what extent national
breastfeeding targets are being met and how breastfeeding practices change over time …

Objective: To assess and find the barriers of timely initiation of breast feeding. Methodology:
This cross sectional study was conducted in rural area (2 Union councils) of District …

Abstract Background: The World Health Organization and United Nations International
Children's Emergency Fund recommend initiation of breastfeeding within 30-60 minutes of …