InterventionThe mothers of the inte

Intervention
The mothers of the inter vention group were given nutrition
education as soon as the baby was recruited on exclusive
breastfeeding twice a month for 2 months after delivery.
Nutrition education was emphasized for avoiding the prelactal feeds, start early initiation (within 1 h after birth) of
breastfeeding, attachment to the breast by the baby, position
of baby during breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for 6
months, increasing the frequency and quality of food intake
of the mother during lactation, food hygiene, personal
hygiene and necessary assistance from the family for breasfeeding