FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AT DISCHARGE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 17 WHO EUROPEAN REGION COUNTRIES

Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at discharge during the COVID-19 pandemic in 17 WHO European Region countries

Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding is the optimal infant nutrition, providing infants immunoprotection against many diseases including SARS-CoV-2 infection.Restrictions can opener during the COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively affected breastfeeding practices in maternity care facilities.The aims of the study were to examine exclusive br

read more