Infant feeding among indigenous populations: A qualitative study
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https://doi.org/10.7764/rts.101.165-169Palabras clave:
Breastfeeding, complementary feeding, indigenous mothers, infant feeding, qualitative studyResumen
Background: Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are crucial for health throughout life. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine some infant feeding practices in a Mexican indigenous population. Methods: Twenty Mexican indigenous mothers with children under two years of age completed a semistructured interview. Results: Most of the mothers reported feeding their children with breast milk during the first months, although exclusive breastfeeding did not meet the recommended time, mainly due to cultural factors. Conclusions: The mothers followed the preferences and signals of the child for complementary feeding and instinctively determined how and when to offer different foods to breast milk.
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Derechos de autor 2024 Claudia Martinez Cordero
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