Introduction Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), the immediate provision of mothers'
breast milk to infants within the first hour of life, has been recommended by the WHO …

Background Timely initiation of breastfeeding is defined as putting the newborn to the breast
within 1 h of birth. In Ethiopia, different studies have been conducted to assess the …

Background Exclusive breastfeeding means babies are given only breast milk and nothing
else: no other milk, food, drink, not even water for one day (24 hrs) before the survey was …

Background Provision of mother's breast milk to infants within one hour of birth is referred to
as Early Initiation of Breast Feeding (EIBF) which is an important strategy to reduce perinatal …

Background Breastfeeding practices such as early initiation of breast milk and exclusive
breastfeeding are key to the reduction of childhood morbidity and mortality. Despite the …

The initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth has numerous nutritional and
immunological benefits and has been found to reduce neonatal mortality. This community …

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 …

Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy
growth and development. Nepal government has developed and implemented different …

Background Early initiation of breastfeeding has lifetime benefits for the mother and the
child. It has a positive impact on the duration of exclusive breastfeeding. Hence, the initiation …

Background Breastfeeding within one hour of birth is a critical component of newborn care
and is estimated to avert 22% of neonatal mortality globally. Understanding the determinants …