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Relationship between birth order and exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months
| Birth order | Number exclusively breastfed up to six months | Exclusive breastfeeding rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1st baby (n = 120) |
84 |
70.0% |
| 2nd baby (n = 106) |
78 |
73.6% |
| After 2nd baby (n = 60) | 40 | 66.6% |
