Perception And Practice Of Breastfeeding In Public Places In The Ayawaso West Wuogon Sub Metropolitan Area, Accra

ABSTRACT  Introduction and objectives:  Breastfeeding is recommended for infants from birth to two years and beyond and is expected to be offered to be offered on demand. In developed countries, women have suffered abuse (verbally or physically confronted) and made to feel embarrassed for breastfeeding in public places. It is not clear if similar situations occur in developing countries where breastfeeding is typically universal. A better understanding of societal perception of breastfeeding in public is needed to promote and support breastfeeding as a public health strategy for addressing pre…