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: Boccolini, C. S., Perez-Escamilla, R., Giugliani, E. R. J., Boccolini, P. d. M. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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