Timely initiation of breastfeeding and its associated factors among immediate postpartum mother-newborn pairs in Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, South Gondar Zone, North West, Ethiopia

Timely initiation of breastfeeding and its associated factors among immediate postpartum mother-newborn pairs in Debre Tabor comprehensive specialized hospital, South Gondar Zone, North West, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Initiation of breast feeding within one hour of birth is the easiest and most cost-effective intervention to reduce the risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Conducting studies immediately after an hour of birth for the timely initiation of breastfeeding has the significance...

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Main Authors: Gizat Ayalew, Abraham Dessie Gessesse, Dagnew Tigabu, Zeleke Endalew Admass, Bekahegn Girma, Mequanint Ayehu, Migbar Mekonnen Sibhat, Abel Desalegn Demeke, Getie Mihret Aragaw, Jenberu Mekurianew Kelkay, Bayew Kelkay Rade, Temsegen Worku Gudayu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Breastfeeding
Ethiopia
The timely initiation of breastfeeding
Mother-newborn pair
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06934-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06934-w

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