A Study on Breast Feeding Practices Among Post- Natal Mothers Attending Govt Maternity Hospital at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Abstract

BACKGROUND Breast milk is the ideal food for an infant under any circumstance. No other food is required by the infant until six months after birth. Exclusive breast-feeding protects the infant from early malnutrition and infections. Prelacteal feeds are not necessary as breast milk is easily digestible. Benefits of breast-feeding get diluted as its exclusivity decreases. Establishment of lactation starts with early initiation of breast-feeding. Objectives-To assess the breast-feeding and infant feeding practices among mothers of infants aged 0-12 months.