Infant feeding practices in a tribal community of Melghat region in Maharashtra state.
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1996-01-01
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1. Out of 494 infants none was breastfed within 2 hours of delivery. 36% infants received first breastfeed after 24 hours of delivery 91.2% of the mothers used prelacteal feeds. 2. Only 31.06% of the infants were weaned, out of these only 7 received complementary foods between 4-6 months. 3. Thus, it can be concluded that though breastfeeding is practiced by all mothers, there is need for early initiation of breastfeeding and proper weaning habits.
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Deshpande SG, Zodpey SP, Vasudeo ND. Infant feeding practices in a tribal community of Melghat region in Maharashtra state. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 1996 Jan; 50(1): 4-8, 21