Influence of breastfeeding education and support on predominant breastfeeding: Findings from a community-based prospective cohort study in Western Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Breastfeeding education and support have the potential to improve breastfeeding outcomes. However, there is a lack of research on the impact of breastfeeding education on predominant breastfeeding in Nepal and other South Asian countries. This study aimed to report the rate of predominant breastfeeding at the first, fourth, and sixth months of birth and examine the influence of breastfeeding promotion on predominant breastfeeding.

Methods

A community-based prospective cohort study was conducted in western Nepal. A total of 735 mother-infant pairs were recruited within 30 days of childbirth and followed up at the fourth and sixth months to collect data on infant feeding practices.

Results

The rate of predominant breastfeeding at first, fourth, and s

SUBMITTER: Khanal V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10480414 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature