2024
DOI: 10.1017/thg.2024.31
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Breastfeeding Practices in the Twin Town of India — A Cross-Sectional Study

Geeta Bhardwaj,
Moonjelly V. Smitha

Abstract: The global rise in twinning rates poses health challenges due to increased risks for infants and mothers. Despite the benefits, breastfeeding rates among multiples are low, with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) particularly scarce compared to singletons. Our study focuses on the mothers of twins in a unique population in Kodinhi village, Kerala, India, known for its high twinning rates, which aims to contribute to existing knowledge of breastfeeding practices and perspectives in a high twinning environment and of… Show more

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