Does caesarean section have an impact on exclusive breastfeeding? Evidence from four Southeast Asian countries
This study highlights a significant association between CS and reduced exclusive breastfeeding practices. The findings underscore the importance of providing adequate support and interventions to mothers who deliver by CS and their family members to ensure they can successfully achieve exclusive breastfeeding, particularly in a global context where CS rates are rising.
Authors
- Chetta Ngamjarus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5737-5941)
- Pisake Lumbiganon
- Pyae Linn Aung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4635-3701)
- Su Mon Myat
- Porjai Pattanittum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5787-1099)
- Thae Maung Maung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1265-3813)
- Khaing Nwe Tin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4223-5102)
- Kyawt Mon Win (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5889-7226)
- Kyaw Lwin Show (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9349-5134)
- Meghan A. Bohren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4179-4682)
- Nampet Jampathong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5945-6905)
- Nogati Chairunnisa
Institutions
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Khon Kaen University (TH)
- Mahidol University (TH)
- Myanmar Oxford Clinical Research Unit (MM)
- The George Institute for Global Health (AU)
- Ministry of Health and Sports (MM)
- Department of Public Health (MM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-07024-7
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.93