Impact of ritual pollution on lactation and breastfeeding practices in rural West Bengal, India
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Breastfeeding in India is universal and prolonged. Several cultural practices are associated with lactation and breastfeeding in India, mainly revolving around the concept of ritual purity and 'hot and cold' foods, food avo...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-03-01
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| Series: | International Breastfeeding Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/content/4/1/2 |