Background There is extensive evidence of important health risks for infants and mothers
related to not breastfeeding. In 2003, the World Health Organization recommended that …

Background Despite the widely documented risks of not breastfeeding, initiation rates
remain relatively low in many high‐income countries, particularly among women in lower …

Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within 1 hour of birth can decrease neonatal death.
However, the prevalence of EIBF is approximately 50% in many developing countries, and …

Background Maternal and child undernutrition remain prevalent in developing countries with
45 and 11% of child deaths linked to poor nutrition and suboptimal breastfeeding …

Nipple pain is a common reason for premature cessation of breastfeeding. Despite the
benefits of breastfeeding for both infant and mother, clinical support for problems such as …

Background: Nipple pain and damage are common in the early postpartum period and are
associated with early cessation of breastfeeding and comorbidities such as depression …

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 Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life is the most important
determinant of child health and development, and is the recommended feeding practice for …

Purpose The infant mortality rate in Pakistan is one of the highest in the world with most
cases attributed to diarrheal or respiratory diseases. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 …

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 …