Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the optimal form of infant feeding, providing numerous health benefits to both mother and infant. Breast milk contains antibodies, growth factors, and other bioactive substances that protect against infections and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, asthma, and diabetes.This study is a cross-sectional descriptive study. We included mothers of infants aged 0-12 months living in a suburban area. Mothers were recruited from department of paediatrics and department of obstetrics.The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months of age was 32%. Among the mothers who did not exclusively breastfeed their infants, 56% introduced formula within the first month of life, and 68% introduced solid foods before 6 months of age.The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months of age in this suburban population was higher than the national average, but still falls short of the WHO's recommendation.

Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the optimal form of infant feeding, providing numerous health benefits to both mother and infant.