Postnatal counseling promotes early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding: a randomized controlled trial
This study revealed that immediate postpartum breastfeeding counseling can positively influence both early initiations of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding practices. Providing sustained education to women regarding early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices should be strengthened.
Authors
- Wako Golicha Wako (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4438-4304)
- Belda Negesa Beyene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0586-0080)
- Alo Edin
- Derese Eshetu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1753-8272)
- Dureti Moti
Institutions
- Madda Walabu University (ET)
- Bule Hora University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1473086
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.42