Timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers of infants under 12 months in South Gondar zone, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia; 2013

• Autori principali: Liyew Mekonen (Autore), Wubareg Seifu (Autore), Zemenu Shiferaw (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Abstract Background Timely initiation of breastfeeding is defined as putting the newborn to the breast within one hour of birth. Significant benefits in reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity can be attained with effective promotion of timely initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeedin...