Breastfeeding and weaning practices among Hong Kong mothers: a prospective study

• Main Authors: Sham Alice (Author), Wong Emmy MY (Author), Lee Irene LY (Author), Wu Kendra M (Author), Fong Daniel YT (Author), Tarrant Marie (Author), Lam Christine (Author), Dodgson Joan E (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Breastfeeding provides optimal and complete nutrition for newborn babies. Although new mothers in Hong Kong are increasingly choosing to breastfeed their babies, rates of exclusive breastfeeding are low and duration remains short. Th...