Prevalence and determinants of initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth: An analysis of the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, 2014.
Farhana KarimAbdullah Nurus Salam KhanFariha TasnimMohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir ChowdhurySk Masum BillahTaseen KarimShams El ArifeenSarah P GarnettPublished in: PloS one (2019)
Findings from this study suggest that investing more effort in ensuring immediate PNC of mother-newborn pair can increase EIBF. Solutions should be explored to increase EIBF among mothers who undergo C-section as C-section is rising rapidly in Bangladesh. Further research is needed to explore the regional differences in the country, including specific cultural practices that influence EIBF.