BACKGROUND Early breastfeeding initiation refers to putting the newborn to the breast
within 1 hour of birth. However, rates of exclusive breastfeeding are low both globally (42%) …

Background Breastfeeding is widely known for its imperative contribution in improving
maternal and newborn health outcomes. However, evidence regarding timing of initiation of …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends initiation of breastfeeding
within the first hour of delivery. Early initiation is beneficial for both mother and baby …

Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is a predetermining factor for exclusive
breastfeeding, and thus a foundation for optimal breastfeeding practices. Rates of EIBF are …

Background: Breastfeeding is a pillar practice during the postnatal period. Recognizing
factors associated with the initiation of breastfeeding plays a huge role in improving the habit …

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 Breast milk is comprised of the essential nutrients that an infant needs in the
first six months of life. Timely initiation of breastfeeding guarantees that infants receive the …

Background Early initiation of breastfeeding offers nutritional and immunological benefits to
the newborn, which is critical for health and survival. Understanding factors associated with …

Background: Breast milk is recommended as the best feeding option to neo nates and
infants for it confers immunological benefits that help to reduce neonatal and infant …

Background. Early initiation of breastfeeding is a recommended practice by the World Health
Organization (WHO), but in Ethiopia only 52% of the mothers practiced early initiation of …