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Reasons to abandon exclusive breastfeeding at 2, 4 and 6 months of age
| Age period | Mother felt not enough breast milk | Inadequate weight (growth faltering) | Mother returning to work | Other conditions in mother or baby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 month (n = 08) |
04 (50%) |
02 (25.0%) |
00 (0.0%) |
02 (25%) |
| 2-4 months (n = 89) |
22 (24.7%) |
45 (50.6%) |
19 (21.3%) |
03 (3.4%) |
| 4-6 months (n = 30) | 00 (0.0%) | 07 (23.3%) | 23 (76.7%) | 00 (0.0) |
