Effect of maternal factors on breast feeding pattern among women in holy Karbala | ||
| journal of kerbala university | ||
| Article 1, Volume 9, Issue 0, January 2013, Pages 176-181 PDF (0 K) | ||
| Authors | ||
| Sulfa .A .Hussein; Suhair .M. Husoon; Suha attea | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The aim of the present study is to determine variables, which associate with the breast feeding. Background: Maternal milk is considered the best and mostimportant nutritional source for the infant during thefirst six months of life.It is a unique process that inaddition to supplying the ideal nutrition for lactatinginfants, contributes to their healthy growth anddevelopment. Results: most mothers give breast feeding and the highest rate was among age group 30-34years.Analysis of data shows that breast feeding was higher among women who had of older age group, and older age at marriage, as well as illiterate mothers, and those who do not use contraception . Recommendation: Antenatal counselling on breastfeeding and postnatal lactation support are likely to improve rates of exclusive breastfeeding as well as health. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| breast feeding; women; contraception | ||
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