Exclusive breastfeeding during the 40-day rest period and at six months in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study

• Главные авторы: Rana F. Chehab (Автор), Lara Nasreddine (Автор), Racha Zgheib (Автор), Michele R. Forman (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life with well-established benefits to the mother and child. The traditional practice of the 40-day rest period helps establish and maintain exclusive breastfeeding. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and ex...