Breastfeeding practices and social norms in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A qualitative study.

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<h4>Introduction</h4>Breastfeeding has many benefits for both mothers and children. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. However, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, slightly under half of children under six months are ex...

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Main Authors:	Pélagie Babakazo (Author), Lina M Piripiri (Author), Jean-Marie Mukiese (Author), Nelly Lobota (Author), Éric Mafuta (Author)
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Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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