Colostrum avoidance and associated factors among mothers of children under the age of six months in Sekota Zuria woreda, Waghimra zone, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) are critical practices for ensuring optimal early-life and long-term well-being among human populations, particularly in resource-limited settings. Although Ethiopia enjoys a high rate of breastfeeding (BF...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Fitsum Zekarias Mohammed, Mulugeta Desalegn Berie, Abinet Dagnaw Mekuria, Sadat Mohammed Yesuf, Besufekad Mulugeta Urgie
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-05-01
Subjects:	Breastfeeding Infant nutrition Pre-lacteal feeding Suboptimal breastfeeding
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07717-7