Asha KV*

Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram, India

*Corresponding Author: Asha KV, Assistant Professor, Govt. College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram, India.

Received: December 26, 2023; Published: January 01, 2024

Abstract

The advantages of breast feeding for the infant and mother are strongly substantiated. Regarding the breast feeding practices, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months and continued breastfeeding up to 2 years [1]. Exclusive breastfeeding is the most effective intervention to reduce infant mortality [2]. In low and middle income countries, only 37% of the children are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of life

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Citation

Citation: Asha KV. “Lactation Counselling: A Special Benefit in Developing Countries for Sustained Exclusive Breast Feeding".Acta Scientific Women's Health 6.1 (2024): 19-22.

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