BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES

Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Breastfeeding Hurdles: What's Stopping Moms in the Middle East?

Women in a Middle Eastern country face many challenges when it comes to breastfeeding their babies. A recent study looked into the reasons why some moms struggle with exclusive breastfeeding. It found that knowledge, attitudes, and confidence play big roles. But there are also real barriers that make it tough for moms to breastfeed as recommended. First, let's talk ...

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

Breastfeeding Insights from Afghanistan's Recent Survey

Afghanistan's 2022-2023 survey has brought some interesting facts to light. The survey looked at how often babies are fed only breast milk. This is important because it helps shape future plans and actions. However, there is a lack of information on how common this practice is and what influences it. The survey aimed to find out how many babies aged 0-5 months ar...

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Impact: Breastsfeeding's Connection to Partner Violence

Let's dive into a topic that's not often discussed. Breastfeeding helps tiny humans grow big so that they reach their developmental milestones. But what happens when a mother experiences physical and emotional abuse? The challenges faced by new moms are already monumental. Now, let's imagine a mother facing intimate partner violence. The impact can cause psy...

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Mother's Milk in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't know much about the factors shaping how mothers breastfeed. T...

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