TO STUDY KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING BREASTFEEDING AMONG RECENTLY DELIVERED WOMEN.

Abstract

ABSTRACT 
Background: Breastfeeding is an ancient social custom, an unparalleled and most determinant way of 
giving ideal and safest food for the optimum development of vulnerable infants which fulfills all nutritional 
needs. WHO proposes exclusive breastfeeding during the 1st six months and introduction of safe 
complimentary feeds from 6 months onwards with continuation of breastfeeding till 2years of life. This 
study intends to give a better understanding of not only breastfeeding behaviors, but also of practices 
regarding formula feeding in 'upper middle class' population. 
Aims and Objective: To assess the knowledge, and practices of breastfeeding mothers with Children less 
than 2 years.