Table 2 Reported breastfeeding practices
Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Early initiation of breastfeeding** | ||
Yes | 20 | 30.3 |
No | 46 | 70.8 |
Supplementation prior to breastfeeding initiation | ||
Yes | 20 | 31.3 |
No | 44 | 68.8 |
Supplements given prior to breastfeeding initiation | ||
Sugar water | 16 | 80.0 |
Water | 2 | 9.5 |
formula | 2 | 9.5 |
Exclusive breastfeeding | ||
Yes | 26 | 39.4 |
No | 40 | 62.1 |
Supplements | ||
Liquid (water, sugar water, tea)* | 18 | 45.0 |
Formula | 12 | 30.0 |
Porridge¶ | 10 | 25.0 |