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Breastfeeding initiation and prelacteal feeding patterns in Bhaktapur, Nepal
| Breastfeeding practice (n = 325) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Any breastfeeding | 324 | 99.7 |
| Prelacteal feed given | 55 | 17 |
| Breastfeeding started within 1 hour | 185 | 57 |
| Breastfeeding started within 24 hours | 286 | 88 |
| Colostrum given | 296 | 91 |
