Background Despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation for immediate
skin-to-skin contact (SSC) after birth, separation of mothers and infants seems to be common …

Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first 6 months of life is the best and most
complete option for an infant, in that supplies the vitamins and minerals the baby needs …

Background Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding infants only breast milk, be it
directly from breast or expressed, except drops or syrups consisting of vitamins, mineral …

Although breastfeeding is associated with many health benefits in children and mothers, and
World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of …

ObjectiveBreast-feeding is an important determinant of health of mothers and their offspring.
The present study aimed to compare breast-feeding rates across Europe disaggregated by …

Background: Viral respiratory tract infections (VRI) are a major reason for hospitalization in
children younger than 5 years. A case control study was conducted to investigate the …

Early life feeding practices can directly affect the growth, development, and survival of a
child. This study aimed to estimate the frequency of and factors associated with exclusive …

As the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection continues
its spread all over the world, data on perinatal management of the maternal-infant dyad are …

Introduction Caesarean section (C-section) is a life-saving procedure when medically
indicated but unmet need and overuse can add to avoidable morbidity and mortality. It is not …

Fathers are known to impact breastfeeding outcomes. We aimed to explore paternal
knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding, and possible association with breastfeeding …