Abstract

The WHO recommends Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) for a period of 6 months for optimal health and development of the child. In India, only 56% of Mothers match this standard. Individual factors such as the Education of the mother and the Number of ANC visits have been identified as potentially modifiable short- and long-term factors implicated in a woman's ability to successfully exclusively breastfeed, however there is very limited research examining these factors specifically for exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months duration. A positive association between the factors and the duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding could guide the legislative efforts in targeting the Infant and Under-5 Mortality rates and Maternal health

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