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Comparing breastfeeding experiences between mothers spending the traditional Chinese confinement period in a confinement centre and those staying at home: a cohort study.

Siew Cheng FoongMay Loong TanWai Cheng FoongJacqueline J HoFairuz Fadzilah Rahim
Published in: International breastfeeding journal (2021)
Breastfeeding rates appeared to be similar at CCs and at home during the confinement period, but there were gaps in how CCs supported breastfeeding. Targeted training to CC staff to support breastfeeding may result in better outcomes for mothers staying in CCs.
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