Inequities in Milk-Based Prelacteal Feedings in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Role of Cesarean Section Delivery

Conclusion: Women of lower socioeconomic status may need additional breastfeeding support after cesarean section delivery to prevent the introduction of milk-based prelacteals. Reducing the rates of cesarean section deliveries is likely to reduce the prevalence of prelacteal feeding.
Source: Journal of Human Lactation - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research