Mothers in Kelantan Towards Breastfeeding
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چکیده
The nu.merous benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants have been widely acknowledged. The bigqtIestion is how well this knowledge on breastfeeding, once upon a time a natural art, is being matched by its actual practice? This will largely depend on ensuring policies and practices that promote, protect and support breast-feeding. Health workers and professionals, which range from paediatricians, obstetricians, nurses, midwives, and breastfeeding voluntary groups play an important role in ensuring that the policy on breastfeeding is carried out.
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