Prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding of infants did not reduce growth by 12 months of age.

Impact of maternal fasting during Ramadan on growth parameters of exclusively breastfed infants in Shahroud, 2012

Introduction: There are many advantages in breastfeeding of infants. The impact of fasting of breastfeeding mothers during Ramadan, on their exclusively breastfed infants’ growth, is still unclear. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of maternal Ramadan fasting on growth parameters of exclusively breastfed infants. Methods: This cohort study was conducted on 55 healthy, exclu...

Evaluation of Mothers' Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Performance in the Field of Exclusive Breastfeeding and its Related Factors in Infants Less than 6 Months of Age in Ashkzar City of Yazd Province

Introduction: Considering the importance of breastfeeding and its benefits for infants and the need for necessary education for successful breastfeeding, the present study aimed to determine the knowledge, self-efficacy, and performance of mothers in the field of exclusive breastfeeding and its related factors in infants less than 6 months of age in Ashkzar, Yazd. Methods: This descriptive-ana...

ارتباط میان قصد شیردهی انحصاری پیش از زایمان با عملکرد مادران در شش ماه پس از زایمان در زنان نخست‌زا

Background and Objective: Exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months after birth is recommended by the World Health Organization in order to increase infants' survival and reduce the rate of their diseases. This study was carried out aimed to investigate the relationship between prenatal intention to exclusive breastfeeding and maternal practice within 6 months after delivery in Kashan. Material...

Prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding reduces the risk of infectious diseases in infancy.

OBJECTIVE To examine the associations of duration of exclusive breastfeeding with infections in the upper respiratory (URTI), lower respiratory (LRTI), and gastrointestinal tracts (GI) in infancy. METHODS This study was embedded in the Generation R Study, a population-based prospective cohort study from fetal life onward in the Netherlands. Rates of breastfeeding during the first 6 months (ne...

Infant Temperament in Exclusive Breastfeeding and Dominant Formula Feeding

Introduction: Infancy is the most sensitive phase of child growth and evolution. Nutrition at this stage is very important in the development of the child and in the formation of his personality and temperament. The aim of this study was to compare the temperament of infants in two group exclusive breastfeeding and dominant formula feeding. Method: This is a comparative descriptive study. The ...

Abstract Background: There is further evidence of breast feeding benefits for mother and infant health. In some regions of the world the rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of infant’s life has been decreased. The most important factors associated with the problem are socio-economic variables such as maternal age, mother’s employment status, level of education, and infant...