The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first 6 mo of life (EBF-6).
We reviewed the evidence behind concerns related to this recommendation. The risk of iron …

Background Breast engorgement is a painful condition affecting large numbers of women in
the early postpartum period. It may lead to premature weaning, cracked nipples, mastitis and …

Background: Many women in developed countries do not meet their breastfeeding goals
and wean early because of breast pain. Objective: This study aimed to describe clinical …

Focus group discussions were conducted to elicit the perceived incentives and barriers to
exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana. Thirty-five breastfeeding women were recruited from the …

Background Engorgement is the overfilling of breasts with milk, often occurring in the early
days postpartum. It results in swollen, hard, painful breasts and may lead to premature …

RESULTS A total of 200 women completed the study follow-up. Their median intended
exclusive breastfeeding duration was 4.0 (IQR 5) months, and the median actual duration …

Background To assess the prevalence and factors associated with the occurrence of
cracked nipples in the first month postpartum. Methods This was a cross-sectional study …

Background Children need good nutrition to develop proper immune mechanisms and
psychosocial maturity, but malnutrition can affect their ability to realize this. Apart from the …

Aim Tongue tie is a common problem affecting breastfeeding due to poor infant latch and/or
maternal pain. Evidence of whether treatment improves breastfeeding outcomes is …

Growing evidence suggests that feeding practices in early childhood play a major role in the
occurrence of childhood diarrhea. However, there is a lack of information regarding feeding …