Disparities in early initiation of breast feeding and prelacteal feeding: A study of low- and middle-income countries.
Paulo Augusto Ribeiro NevesJuliana Dos Santos VazLuiza Isnardi Cardoso RicardoNancy N Armenta-PaulinoAluisio Jardim Dornellas de BarrosLinda Marleine RichterNigel RollinsRafael Pérez-EscamillaPublished in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2022)
Clear prorich disparities exist in the prevalence of PLF, especially MPLF. Children born in private sector facilities are more likely to receive MPLF. EIBF is negatively associated with PLF practices in LMICs. The promotion of better early feeding practices is urgent to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal to reduce neonatal mortality to 12 deaths per 1000 live births.