Breastfeeding is the most advantageous feeding option for infants, and epidemiological
studies provide evidence for its promotion. The objective of this review was to …

Objectives The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the
association of gender of newborn, antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) with …

Background Initiation of breastfeeding immediately after birth, exclusive breastfeeding, and
continuous breastfeeding for at least 2 years lower the risk of newborn deaths. This study …

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 Timely breastfeeding initiation is a simple but important measure that has
protective effects on infants and mothers. This study aims to determine the predictors of early …

Breastfeeding is considered as the most complete nutritional source for infants because
breast milk contains the essential carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and immunological factors …

Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) means that an infant should be breastfed only for
the first six months of life to achieve optimal child development and to prevent infant …

The early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within one hour after birth enhanced mother–
newborn bonding and protection against infectious diseases. This paper aimed to examine …

BACKGROUND፡ This study was conducted to determine the breastfeeding practices
among parous antenatal attendees in two teaching hospitals in Southwest Nigeria …

Background Delaying the start of breastfeeding and giving prelacteal feeding leads to a
significant increase in neonatal and infant deaths, particularly in a resource limited …