Traditional Misbeliefs and Malpractices that ChallengeSuccessful Breastfeeding Initiation and Continuation in Sohag

Background: Breastfeeding saves lives by preventing death from serious diseases. However exclusivebreastfeeding remains low especially in rural Upper Egypt (UE). Hence it is important to understandthe beliefs and traditional practices that impact UE women’s infant feeding decisions in order toappropriately support these women to breastfeed.