Introduction More than 98% of infant deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs). Breastfeeding improves infant survival and protects against certain illnesses, such …

Background: Breastfeeding has many positive effects on the health of infants and mothers,
however, the effect of breastfeeding on maternal mental health is largely unknown. The goal …

Human milk represents a cornerstone for growth and development of infants, with extensive
array of benefits. In addition to exceptionally nutritive and bioactive components, human milk …

Human milk is the best food for infants. Breastfeeding has been associated with a reduced
risk of viral and bacterial infections. Breast milk contains the perfect amount of nutrients …

Breastfeeding provides numerous nutritional and immunological benefits, promotes
neurological and cognitive development, and protects against chronic and infectious …

Background Early and exclusive breastfeeding have been shown to protect young infants
from all-cause and diarrhoea-related mortality. Ideally breastfeeding should be initiated …

Background Diarrhoeal diseases are important causes of disability and mortality being one
of the main causes of mortality in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). One of the …

Abstract Background Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF), for the first 6 months of life, is globally
accepted as the preferred method for infant feeding. In Ghana, an estimated 84% of …

Background: Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged as the optimal method of infant feeding.
However, the percentage of South African mothers who exclusively breastfeed remains …

Background Social support and relevant skills training can reduce the risk of postpartum
depression (PPD) by reducing the impact of stressors. The 10-step program to encourage …