Determinants of breastfeeding initiation among mothers in Kuwait

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended as the optimal way to feed infants for the first six months of life. While overall breastfeeding rates are high, exclusive breastfeeding is relatively uncommon among Middle Eastern women. The ob...

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Main Authors: Edwards Christine A, Scott Jane A, Dashti Manal, Al-Sughayer Mona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Online Access:http://www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/5/1/7