Background Early initiation of breastfeeding offers nutritional and immunological benefits to
the newborn, which is critical for health and survival. Understanding factors associated with …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends early initiation of
breastfeeding within 1 h as it confers many benefits to the child and prevents neonatal …

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

Objective To examine the prevalence of key WHO breastfeeding indicators and identify
determinants of suboptimal breastfeeding practices among children aged less than 24 …

Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is a predetermining factor for exclusive
breastfeeding, and thus a foundation for optimal breastfeeding practices. Rates of EIBF are …

Abstract Background The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that breastfeeding
should be initiated within the first hour of delivery followed by exclusive breastfeeding up to …

Background Initiation of breastfeeding after birth comes with a wide range of benefits to the
child. For example, it provides the child with all essential nutrients needed for survival within …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends initiation of breastfeeding
within the first hour of delivery. Early initiation is beneficial for both mother and baby …

Background Early initiation of breastfeeding, also known as early initiation, is the provision
of a mothers own breast milk to her infant within one hour of birth. In Ethiopia, there is a …

To explore why women in Ghana initiate breast-feeding early or late, who gives advice
about initiation and what foods or fluids are given to babies when breast-feeding initiation is …