Early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding practices and associated factors among first-time mothers attending governmental maternal and child health clinics in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: a mixed method study

The magnitudes of early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices were lower than the national target and global recommendation for universal coverage plus most of the significant factors were maternal and child health service related factors. So, strengthening the services is crucial and the main focus should be on first-time mothers.