ObjectiveDespite numerous global initiatives on breast-feeding, trend data show exclusive
breast-feeding (EBF) rates have stagnated over the last two decades. The purpose of the …

Purpose This systematic review aims to identify factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding
(EBF) up to 6 months. Methods The databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL …

Background Breast feeding has several benefits for both the infants and mothers. However,
despite strong evidences in support of breast feeding its prevalence has remained low …

Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy
growth and development. Nepal government has developed and implemented different …

Materials and Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was done at
AlJamahiriya and AlFateh Hospital in Benghazi, Libya, from November 2009 to February …

Background Although breastfeeding is common in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the
proportion of women who exclusively breastfeed their babies up to 6 months remains low …

Background This study investigated the infant feeding practices of participating mothers who
were recruited into a research project aimed at improving the nutritional status of mildly …

Perinatal depression is associated with infant undernutrition. We hypothesised that perinatal
depression was associated with early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and reduced …

Background Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months is considered to be beneficial for the
health and wellbeing of infants and mothers. To guide policy makers in the development of …

Introduction Improper positioning, attachment, and suckling are constructs for ineffective
breastfeeding technique (IBT). IBT results in inadequate intake of breast milk, which leads to …