Background. Breastfeeding is the optimal method for achieving a normal growth and development of the baby. This study aimed to study mothers' perceptions and practices regarding breastfeeding in Mangalore, India. Methodology. A cross-sectional study of 188 mothers was conducted using a structured proforma. Results. Importance of breast feeding was known to most mothers. While initiation of brea...

Introduction: Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour birth decreases infant morbidity and mortality, it helps promote exclusive breastfeeding. Despite the benefits early breastfeeding, practice is far from adequate. We aim to identify barriers among postnatal mothers.
 Method: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out ward Manipal Teaching Hospital 1 June 30 August 2017...

Background: Acute respiratory tract infections are among the major cause of morbidity and mortality children developing countries accounting for 40% in fewer than 5 years age. Objectives: To find out risk factors associated with acute infection between 1 month to years. Methodology: An observational study was conducted G.G. Hospital, Jamnagar over a period 12 months. Institutional ethical clear...

OBJECTIVE To asses the prevailing breastfeeding and infant feeding practices in rural areas. DESIGN Stratified sampling method in a community based study. SUBJECTS 1050 infants from 0-24 months of age. RESULTS The timely first suckling rate was 0.3%. All the infants received prelacteal feeds. Colostrum was rejected by 29% of mothers. Delayed initiation of breastfeeding was common; 35% of ...

Exclusive breastfeeding of newborns, a practice recommended by WHO, is hindered in many countries by practices such as prelacteal feeding (feeding other foods before breast milk is fed to infants). This paper describes maternal and infant characteristics and trends over time associated with early neonatal feeding (ENF) in Bangladesh. The analysis used data from 24,992 participants in a randomiz...