Table 2 Feeding practices and breastfeeding rates
Parameters | No. (n =311) | % |
|---|---|---|
Prelacteal feeds | 166 | 53.4 |
Ever breastfed | 300 | 96.5 |
Initiation of breastfeeding: | ||
< one hour | 81 | 26.0 |
one - < 6 hours | 81 | 26.0 |
6 - < 24 hours | 83 | 26.7 |
≥ 24 hours | 66 | 21.2 |
Exclusive brestfeding for six months | 112 | 36.0 |
Predominantly breastfeding for six months | 36 | 11.6 |
Formula feeding | 207 | 66.6 |
Breastfeeding at the time of survey: | ||
6 -11 months | 126 | 90.6 |
12 -17 months | 47 | 58.8 |
18 -24 months | 9 | 9.8 |