Problem Despite widely recognized benefits of breastfeeding, the worldwide rate of six
months exclusive breastfeeding has not up to the WHO recommendation. Multiparas are …

Background Breastfeeding benefits both infants and mothers. Recent research shows long-
term health and human capital benefits among individuals who were breastfed. Epigenetic …

Breastfeeding is the normative standard for infant feeding. Despite its established benefits,
different factors can affect breastfeeding rates over time. The purpose of this study was to …

Background Early initiation of breast feeding has great importance for both mothers and
newborns. Despite, recommendations for exclusive and early initiation of breast feeding …

Introduction Commencing breastfeeding within one hour of birth is defined as early initiation
of breastfeeding (EIBF). Both the mother and child benefit from EIBF. This study aims to …

Background: Lactogenesis II is the onset of copious milk production. A delay in this has been
associated with an increased risk of formula supplementation and early cessation of …

Background In South Africa, breastfeeding promotion is a national health priority. Regular
perinatal home visits by community health workers (CHWs) have helped promote exclusive …

Background Prenatal knowledge, attitude, and intention related to breastfeeding are
postulated as important modulators of feeding practices. Using data from the Mother and …

Background Breastfeeding is protective against many long-term diseases, yet the
mechanisms involved are unknown. Leptin gene (LEP) is reported to be associated with …

Background Despite the ongoing recommendations for breastfeeding, we continue to see a
decrease in exclusive breastfeeding among Jordanian women during infant follow up visits …