Table 1.

Breastfeeding information known to "counseled" and "not counseled" mothers

Health Information	Mothers "counselled" (n = 23)		Mothers "not counselled" (n = 85)		p value
	Aware	%	Aware	%
Initiate breastfeeding immediately after birth	20	87	16	19	< 0.01
Exclusive breastfeeding to be practiced for first 6 months	18	78	19	22	< 0.01
No prelacteal feeds to be given	23	100	38	45	< 0.01
Correct technique of breastfeeding*	1	4	0	0	0.48
No dietary restriction for lactating mother	10	43	6	7	< 0.01
Breastfeeding babies less than 6 months do not require extra water	8	35	3	4	< 0.01
Continue breastfeeding during common illnesses in baby	11	48	47	55	0.68

* Appropriate flash cards with pictures shown to mothers