Background Timely initiation of breastfeeding is feeding of breast milk within one hour of
birth, however, three in five babies were not breastfed in the first hour of birth globally. There …

(1) Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is not only the cornerstone of a child's healthy
development, but it is also the most economical and planet-friendly way to feed an infant …

Background According to the National Family Health Survey–4, in India, 78.9% of deliveries
occur in institutions, although only 42.6% of new mothers initiate breastfeeding within 1 hour …

In terms of breastfeeding (BF) practices in Romania, there is a lack of up-to-date data. The
aim of the present study was to assess current BF practices, and to investigate the factors …

Background Early initiation of breastfeeding is central to the success of infant feeding. The
World Health Organization (WHO) therefore recommends breastfeeding within the first hour …

Background Mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact (SSC) plays a key role in
breastfeeding practices of mothers. In this study, we examined the association between …

Abstract Background The world Health Organization recommended that all mothers be
supported to initiate breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth, within the first hour. This …

Objective The current study aims to demonstrate independent associations between social,
educational and health practice interventions as determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in …

Objective The study aimed to assess the practice of early initiation of breast feeding (EIBF)
and associated factors among mother-baby dyads who practiced immediate skin-to-skin …

Exploring the determinants of timely initiation of breastfeeding is necessary for planning
efficient breastfeeding promotion programmes. The present study aimed to investigate the …