Prelacteal Feeding Practices and Its Associated Factors among Mother of Children Less Than 2 Years of Age in Kersa District, Eastern Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1177/2333794x211018321
Abstract: Background. Prelacteal feeding is defined as administration of any substances other than breast milk to newborn babies during the first 3 days after birth. Despite its negative health outcomes, it is commonly practiced in developing countries.… read more here.
Keywords: kersa district; prelacteal feeding; pre lacteal; lacteal feeding ... See more keywords
Prelacteal feeding and associated factors among newborns in rural Sidama, south Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional survey
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DOI: 10.1186/s13006-018-0149-x
Abstract: BackgroundThe practice of giving prelacteal feeds deprive a newborn of valuable nutrients and expose the newborn to risks of infection. Despite its negative health outcomes, prelacteal feeding prevails in Ethiopia. Therefore, the current study was… read more here.
Keywords: prelacteal feeding; community; prelacteal; associated factors ... See more keywords
Breastfeeding-Related Practices in Rural Ethiopia: Colostrum Avoidance
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15092177
Abstract: The practices of colostrum avoidance and prelacteal feeding, which are common in many developing countries, including Ethiopia, are firmly rooted in ancient traditions. The main objective of this work is to identify the prevalence of… read more here.
Keywords: avoidance prelacteal; avoidance; prelacteal feeding; colostrum avoidance ... See more keywords
Prelacteal feeding and its relationship with exclusive breastfeeding and formula consumption among infants in low- and middle-income countries
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DOI: 10.7189/jogh.12.04104
Abstract: Background Early feeding practices are important determinants of optimal feeding patterns later in life. We aimed to investigate if giving any fluids or foods other than breast milk during the first three days after birth… read more here.
Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding; consumption; formula; prelacteal feeding ... See more keywords