Maternal Factors Associated with the Initiation of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers at One Week after Delivery in Two Selected Hospitals in Kelantan, Malaysia.

Background: The first week following delivery usually coincides with the initiation of exclusive breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of and the associated factors regarding the initiation of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers at one week after delivery in two selected hospitals in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to August 2015 among post-partum mothers, who were selected through systematic sampling.

Postnatal breastfeeding education at one week after childbirth: What are the effects?

Background: The first week after childbirth is a crucial period for exclusive breastfeeding initiation.

Objective: This study aims to determine the association of postnatal breastfeeding education with knowledge, attitude, and exclusive breastfeeding practice at six months after childbirth among women who delivered at two district hospitals in the northeast part of Peninsular Malaysia.

Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study design.