Breastfeeding High in India, But Exclusive Feeding Sees a Decline
Despite near-universal breastfeeding in India (95.6%), exclusive breastfeeding for infants under six months is declining. Experts point to increased C-sections, commercial baby food influence, and limited maternity leave as primary causes. During the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) survey period, 95.6% of infants under six months were being breastfed, which indicates that breastfeeding remains nearly … Read more