Enablers and barriers to success among mothers planning to exclusively breastfeed for six months: a qualitative prospective cohort study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

• Main Authors: Ngcwalisa Amanda Jama (Author), Aurene Wilford (Author), Zandile Masango (Author), Lyn Haskins (Author), Anna Coutsoudis (Author), Lenore Spies (Author), Christiane Horwood (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life is the most important determinant of child health and development, and is the recommended feeding practice for all mothers. However, EBF rates remain low in South Africa. This study aimed to prospectively explore enab...