Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in central Saudi Arabia: a hospital-based survey

Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding is central to the success of infant feeding. The World Health Organization (WHO) therefore recommends breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and has set a target to increase the rate to 70% globally by 2030. This suggests the necessity of s...

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Main Author: Ameinah Thamer Alrasheedi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-023-00598-6