What is it about?
Poor breastfeeding practices are widespread. Over the last decade, overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the integral role of breastfeeding in the survival, growth and development of a child, as well as the health and well-being of a mother has come to light.
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Why is it important?
Reviews of studies from developing countries showed that infants who were not breast fed were 6 to 10 times more likely to die in the first months of life than infants who are breast fed.
Perspectives
The quality of knowledge and support has a crucial role in the success of breastfeeding promotion. It is well documented that the knowledge and attitude of mothers, family members and healthcare workers towards breastfeeding is far from satisfactory. It is of utmost public health importance that optimal breastfeeding practices, particularly EBF, are encouraged to practice in order to promote the growth, survival and health of children
dr NAZME NURE ISHRAT
Combined Military Hospital Ramu, Ramu Cantonment
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This page is a summary of: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Breastfeeding-An Extensive Review, Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh, January 2019, Bangladesh Journals Online (BanglaJOL),
DOI: 10.3329/jafmc.v11i2.39827.
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