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The practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is influenced by maternal knowledge...
Although breastfeeding is almost universal in Ethiopia, only 52...
Thus, children should be viewed as having the right to be breastfed, not in the sense that the mother is obligated to breastfeed the child, but in the sense that ... may interfere with the mother's right to breastfeed
Best practices in breastfeeding are often not followed despite appropriate levels ... many reasons, some women do not initiate breastfeeding, suspend breastfeeding early, or initiate complementary feeding earlier...
Exploring the psychological reactions of breastfeeding mothers living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV ... explore the psychological reactions and coping strategies of breastfeeding mothers living with HIV ...
Internationally, women report challenges breastfeeding in public spaces. This study aimed to ... order to suggest possible barriers and facilitators to breastfeeding in public spaces.
Infant and young child feeding is critical for child health and survival. Proportion of infants 0–5 months who are fed exclusively with breast milk is a common indicator used for monitoring and evaluating infant ...
Globally, exclusive breastfeeding prevents 1.3 million child deaths and ... aimed to assess the rate of continuous exclusive breastfeeding from the end of the first week...
Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants in the first six months of life. Promoting and protecting breastfeeding is reflected in public health policy across the globe, but breastfeeding rates in...
Current evidence suggests that women need effective support to breastfeed, but many healthcare staff lack the necessary ... skills. There is therefore a need for breastfeeding education and training for healthcar...
Grandmothers are important to successful breastfeeding because their knowledge, attitudes and experiences influence ... mothers’ decision to initiate and to continue breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was t...
Optimal breastfeeding has benefits for the mother-infant dyads. ... the prevalence and determinants of cessation of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the early postnatal period...
Since 2005, the national policy on breastfeeding in Sri Lanka is exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months, as recommended by ... study was to assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and barriers for its’ c...
In Ghana, periodic national surveys report the practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the general population to...
The promotion and maintenance of breastfeeding with late preterm infants (LPIs) remain ... perceptions of public health nurses (PHNs) about breastfeeding late preterm infants in Calgary, Alberta,...
There have been recent calls for increased recognition of breastfeeding as a human right. The United Nations ... treaty on women. CEDAW’s approach to breastfeeding is considered from an historical perspective. A ...
This paper describes some of the methods practitioners can use to scan sources for up-to-date information about best practice in breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding peer support is advocated in national and ... evidence base is mixed. In the UK, breastfeeding peer support was found to be ineffective ... trials, while women report positive impacts on breastfeeding
Increasing breastfeeding initiation and duration rates is one of ... One reason contributing to the high rates of breastfeeding discontinuation may be that primary care teams ... educational sessions and have exp...
Although Autistic Disorder is associated with several congenital conditions, the cause for most cases is unknown. The present study was undertaken to determine whether breastfeeding or the use of infant formula s...
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is essential during the first ... -based educational intervention to improve new mothers’ breastfeeding for infants younger than six months of...
Cyclosporine is widely used for immunosuppressive treatment of various systematic and local autoimmune diseases. Breastfeeding is conventionally contraindicated when treating with cyclosporine ... the infants exp...
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) means that the infant receives...
The need to promote breastfeeding is unquestionable for the health and development ... to investigate prevalence, duration and promotion of breastfeeding status in Iran with respect to the ... Hospital, governmen...
Various studies have identified risk factors associated with decreased breastfeeding duration. The aim of this study was ... oral contraceptive (OC) use before pregnancy and breastfeeding duration.
The health workers in Jiaxing of China have established maternal health WeChat groups for maternal health education and management since 2019. Pregnant women in Jiaxing are invited to join the WeChat groups and a...
The annual Breastfeeding and Feminism Symposia aim to reposition breastfeeding as a valued part of women's ... symposia are designed to raise the profile of breastfeeding within the women's advocacy and feminist ...
Despite established benefits, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate remains poor in India. ... study measured the rate of early initiation of breastfeeding and EBF up to 42 days postpartum...
Researchers must strive to be as exact as possible when reporting definitions and incidences of mastitis and should attempt to identify the true population at risk – in this case, all women who were breastfeeding
Infant feeding by HIV-infected mothers has been a major global public health dilemma and a highly controversial matter. The controversy is reflected in the different sets of WHO infant feeding guidelines that ...
Exclusive breastfeeding rates in many high-income countries are ... are less likely than older mothers to exclusively breastfeed or to exclusively breastfeed for a long duration. This systematic review ... explor...
The RUBY randomised controlled trial was found to be effective in promoting breastfeeding continuation, in the setting of a high...
Low birthweight (LBW) infants are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months is recommended to...
The practice of exclusive breastfeeding depends on various factors related to both ... rates, early initiation and total duration of breastfeeding, particularly exclusive breastfeeding. Mothers' decisions are inf...
The indigenous child population in Ecuador has a high prevalence of stunting. There is limited evidence of the association between breastfeeding, feeding practices, and stunting in indigenous ... This study aimed...
To describe the feeding practices of infants below six months of age and determine maternal socio-demographic factors that influences the practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among mothers in Nnewi, south...
There are several versions of the Breastfeeding Motivation Scale (BMS), which have been shown to measure maternal breastfeeding motivation, but there is not a Chinese...
In 2016, 98% of children in Zimbabwe received breastmilk, however only 40% of babies under six months were exclusively breastfed 24 h prior to data collection. A ... household, environmental and cultural factors ...
Breastfeeding rates among high income, western countries vary...
Breastfeeding support from health professionals can be effective ... a mother’s decision to initiate and maintain breastfeeding. However, health professionals, including nursing students, do not always receive ad...
Breastfeeding is considered to be an important measure ... a main contributor to the early discontinuation of breastfeeding. The aim of the study is to assess workplace breastfeeding support provided to working m...
Exclusive breastfeeding is important for child health and growth, ... countries. This study aimed at determining the breastfeeding practices and examining the sociodemographic characteristics that influence exclu...
Early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding are crucial in preventing child morbidity and ... these practices, rates of timely initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding remain suboptimal in many su...
Early initiation of breastfeeding is the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, which plays ... the prevalence and factors affecting early initiation of breastfeeding among urban RMG working mother...
The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are maternity practices proven to support successful achievement of exclusive breastfeeding. They also are the basis for the...
Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding initiation within the first hour after birth are key recommendations to promote breastfeeding. In Mexico, the National Survey of ... its Spanish acronym ENADID, collected in...
Early initiation of breastfeeding after birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months improves child ... However, only 42% of newborns worldwide are breastfed within the first hour of life. Small ......
During the breastfeeding period, important transient changes in calcium homeostasis ... of involvement of bone densitometry resulting from exclusive breastfeeding (4 to 6 months).
Enhancing timely breastfeeding initiation within the first hour postpartum is...
Prenatal medical risk describes physical health issues or biological factors that predate or arise during pregnancy which heighten the risk of adverse outcomes, and often warrant specialized obstetric care. The i...
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