BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES OF MOTHER`S OF CHILDREN LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND ITS RELATION TO SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND N UTRITIONAL STATUS OF MOTHER

INTRODUCTION: Breastmilk is a “LIVE” fluid. It contains all the nutritional requirements and anti-infective properties. No other sophisticated formulae can replace breastmilk. Every medical personnel advice breastmilk as the only way of feeding an infant. Human milk satisfies all the nutritional demands of an infant for the first 6 months of life. It is easily digestible and promotes skin to skin contact which strengthens emotional bond...