Background: In India about 2.4 million children die each year of which two thirds are associated with infant feeding
practices which are in appropriate. Thirteen percent reduction in infant mortality rate has been estimated with breast
feeding.
Methods: This study is a cross sectional questionnaire based study done in the setting of pediatric outpatient
department at Owaisi hospital and research center Hyderabad. It was carried out over a duration of two years from
2013 to 2015.
Results: Majority of mothers received antenatal counselling regarding benefits and management of breast feeding.
Conclusions: Majority of the mothers had good knowledge; attitude and practices are still prevalent in the community
which needs to be addressed.