Background: Breastfeeding is the most desirable method for achieving a normal growth and
development of the child. Breastfeeding practice is multifactorial, and number of variables …

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

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends early initiation of
breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding for six months. Understanding the association of …

Introduction Breast milk is the only complete food source for infants under the age of six
months, as it provides the bioactive nutrients needed to strengthen the infant's immune …

Abstract Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) is “considered as the cornerstone of child
survival and child's health” which provides essential nutrition and immunization against a …

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 …

Objective To assess the prevalence and factors associated with early initiation of
breastfeeding at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Methods This study used …

Background Early initiation of breastfeeding is central to the success of infant feeding. The
World Health Organization (WHO) therefore recommends breastfeeding within the first hour …

Background Breastfeeding in the first hour post birth can decrease neonatal morbidity and
mortality. Disease prevention and health outcomes differ immensely between newborns who …

Breastfeeding knowledge of the mothers and support given to them by health care providers
after delivery can influence mothers' attitude to breastfeeding and their willingness to initiate …