Determinants of suboptimal breastfeeding in Haryana & #8211; An analysis of national family health survey-4 data

Conclusion: The study highlighted need for focused approach to counsel overweight/obese mothers, cesarean section, and home delivered mothers. Community awareness, adequate birth spacing, and postnatal visits are vital for improving exclusive and continued breastfeeding practices. Communities and health-care providers should provide adequate support to mothers for breastfeeding during the antenatal and postnatal periods.
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research