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Practices, advice and support regarding prolonged breastfeeding: a descriptive study from Sri Lanka (2008)
Journal Article
van den Berg, M., & Ball, H. L. (2008). Practices, advice and support regarding prolonged breastfeeding: a descriptive study from Sri Lanka. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 26(3), 229-243. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830701691376

Practice and duration of breastfeeding were examined in relation to traditional practices and modern recommendations on infant care in Sri Lanka. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 60 Sri Lankan mothers whose youngest child was 0.5-4 yea... Read More about Practices, advice and support regarding prolonged breastfeeding: a descriptive study from Sri Lanka.