Prevalence and predictors of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ghana: an analysis of 2017-2018 multiple indicator cluster survey.

Paschal Awingura ApangaMaxwell Tii Kumbeni

Published in: International breastfeeding journal (2021)

Interventions to increase timely initiation of breastfeeding should provide breastfeeding support to mothers who have had a Caesarean section, small sized babies and unplanned pregnancies, and to promote birthing by skilled birth attendants.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
gestational age
risk factors
preterm birth
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes