Barriers in exclusive breastfeeding encountered by mothers in urban slum area of a metropolitan city

Background: Breastfeeding is considered the most important source of nutrients for the baby. But owing to ignorance, lack of education, and cultural norms, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is not done by majority of the mothers. Hence, this study is carried out to determine various barriers faced by th...

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Published in:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Main Authors: Zil Gala, Sonal Shetye, Deepika M. Sadawarte, Mrunali Autade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-11-01
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_990_23