Publications by authors named "V Coppieters"
Purpose: The objectives of this paper is to study the prevalence of breastfeeding in Brussels, to assess whether the targets of the Maternal and Child Health program (MCH) were met (prevalence's of breastfeeding of 85 and 75% of exclusive breastfeeding) and finally to identify factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at the birth.
Materials And Method: The cross-sectional survey is representative of children 18 to 24 months living in Brussels. Data on breastfeeding are anamnestic and retrospective.