Objective-To study the breast-feeding (BF) practices and factors influencing it in low
socioeconomic strata of Pune. Method-A cross sectional study of 150 mothers was done …

Background: Adequate nutrition during infancy is essential to ensure the growth, health, and
development of children to their full potential. Even with its known advantages …

ABSTRACT A study of breast-feeding practices in a maternal and child health centre in Delhi
revealed that though 92.4 per cent mothers breast-fed their children, it was only 26.6 per …

Background: Infant feeding is an important determinant of child well-being. The practice of
exclusive breastfeeding over the years is declining despite efforts at all levels to improve it; …

Introduction: Appropriate breastfeeding practices are important for decreasing low
birthweight and infant mortality. Despite significant media and community efforts by various …

Background: Maternal and child under nutrition remain extensive in low and middle-income
population groups. Safe delivery practices and adequate nutrition during infancy is essential …

Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding is very helpful in the reduction of infant mortality and it
is also helpful in protecting infants against infectious and non-infectious diseases. Exclusive …

Optimal infant and young child feeding is the key to their optimal growth and development.
This paper aimed to evaluate infant and young child feeding practices among mothers in …