Background: Every baby should start life with breastfeeding. However, some obstacles
prevent babies from enjoying this right. Aim: This study aimed to determine the factors …

Objectives:(I) To determine the barriers to timely initiation of breastfeeding in mothers who
Hospital.(2). To determine if there is any statistical association between the time of initiation …

Background: Breastfeeding within the first hour of life is a potential mechanism for health
promotion and is considered to be an indicator of excellence of breastfeeding. This study …

Introduction: Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth decreases infant
morbidity and mortality, and it helps promote exclusive breastfeeding. Despite the benefits of …

Introduction: Clinical policies of “10 steps of BREASTFEEDING” proposed by World Health
Organization (WHO) can promote BREASTFEEDING. The goal of this study was to evaluate …

Introduction: Initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth is an important determinant of
successful breastfeeding. National Family and Health Survey-3 (NFHS-3) reported that only …

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 has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality
and ensuring optimal growth and development of children. This study was aimed at …

Background The identification of the factors most closely associated with the initiation of
breastfeeding is a vital first step in designing strategies to promote breastfeeding. The study …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Breast milk includes standard immune and nutritional
component for infants. WHO recommended exclusive breastfeeding for all infants throughout …