Awareness on Breastfeeding Practices in Rural Population Attending The Tertiary Care Hospital-An Interview Based Study

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Breastfeeding is one of the best and safest infant feeding methods. It has nutritional, immunological, behavioral and economy benefits and also provide desirable mother and infant bonding.Despite the numerous benefits of the breast feeding, its prevalence and duration in many developing countries is still lower than the international recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the 1st six months of life.


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