Prelacteal feeding practices among lactating mothers in Benin City, Nigeria

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is the cornerstone of adequate early infant nutrition. Despite the acknowledged gains of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and other interventional measures in ensuring optimal infant nutrition, it is still a common practice for newborn babies to be given s...

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Published in:Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
Main Authors: Ibadin OM, Ofili NA, Monday P, Nwajei CJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Paediatric Association of Nigeria 2024-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/421