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European Journal of Medical Practitioners
2025, Volume 3, Issue 4 : 1-8
Research Article
Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Canadian Institute of Child Health Research, Toronto, Canada
Sarah J. Mitchell
1
 ,
Emily R. Watson
2
 ,
Michael K. Turner
3
 ,
Sophia L. Bennett
4
1
Department of Pediatrics, Global Institute of Child Health, New York, USA
2
School of Maternal and Child Health, International Medical University, London, United Kingdom
3
Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Metropolitan Medical Research Center, Singapore
4
Center for Nutrition and Early Childhood Development, Sydney Institute of Health Sciences, Australia
Abstract

Background

Breastfeeding is recognized as the optimal method of infant feeding and provides essential nutritional, immunological, and developmental benefits. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by continued breastfeeding alongside complementary feeding for up to two years or beyond. Despite these recommendations, breastfeeding practices vary considerably across populations.

Objective

To assess breastfeeding practices among mothers and evaluate their association with infant health outcomes including growth, infection rates, hospitalization, and nutritional status.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,200 mothers with infants aged 6–24 months. Data regarding breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, duration, complementary feeding practices, and infant health indicators were collected using structured questionnaires and health records.

Results

Exclusive breastfeeding prevalence was 68.4%. Infants who were exclusively breastfed demonstrated lower rates of respiratory infections, gastrointestinal illnesses, hospitalization, and undernutrition compared to non-exclusively breastfed infants. Maternal education, healthcare counseling, and institutional delivery were significant predictors of optimal breastfeeding practices.

Conclusion

Optimal breastfeeding practices are strongly associated with improved infant health outcomes. Strengthening breastfeeding promotion programs, maternal education, and healthcare support systems can contribute significantly to child survival and development.

 

Keywords
Breastfeeding
Infant Health
Exclusive Breastfeeding
Child Nutrition
Maternal Health
Infant Development
Public Health
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