Weaning Practices among Breastfeeding Mothers Local Communities of Enugu State Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction: Weaning is a time during which the mother and her new born baby are expected to adjust to the emotional and nutritional demands of life processes including weaning food required for growth and development. The purpose of this study was to determine the weaning practices of breastfeeding mothers attending Postnatal and Child Welfare services in rural communities of Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State-Nigeria.