Early feeding patterns
Mothers who initiated breastfeeding were identified by the following question: "Did you breastfeed your baby, even for a few hours?”. The duration in months of any breastfeeding (ABF, including partial or exclusive breastfeeding) was then determined by the question: "How old was your baby when you stopped breastfeeding?”. The duration in months of predominant breastfeeding (PBF—where the infant also receives water or other liquids