TY - JOUR AU - Al Juaid, Daifellah AM AU - Binns, Colin W. AU - Giglia, Roslyn C. PY - 2014 DA - 2014/01/14 TI - Breastfeeding in Saudi Arabia: a review JO - International Breastfeeding Journal SP - 1 VL - 9 IS - 1 AB - Breastfeeding is viewed as the optimal method of infant feeding that provides many benefits to both the infant and the mother. The monitoring and reporting of breastfeeding indicators are essential for any country to plan and implement effective promotion programs for sustainable breastfeeding. The aim of this review is to examine the available studies and data on breastfeeding in Saudi Arabia, and determine the potential factors that affect breastfeeding practices and duration in this country. SN - 1746-4358 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4358-9-1 DO - 10.1186/1746-4358-9-1 ID - Al Juaid2014 ER -