Results: More than 50% of under-nutrition mothers were under 25 years old. Some statistical tests were used namely Chi-Square student’s t-test and while Kaplan Meier log-rank test as needed. Tools measure with 0,1 cm level of accuracy. Follow up observations were made at family home and the data on breastfeeding characteristics were collected by interview, babies weight were measured by Secca baby scale with 0,01 kg level of accuracy mid arm-circumference was measured by means of LILA tape, and body length was measured using length-board. Observed babies were those of normal or spontaneous delivery, non twin with >2500 g birth weight. The subjects were divided into two groups namely Undernutrition status group marked by 23,5 cm. The subjects were 80 pairs of mother and baby treated at the Obstetric and Gynecology Unit (UPF) of Local Public Hospital (RSUD) Prof. Methods: This observational study was carried out with a prospective cohort design and lasted from November 2004 to May 2005. Objective: The objective of this study was to find out whether mothers’ nutritional status had any influence on the exclusivity of breastfeeding and on the growth of their babies up to 4 months. Background : Numerous research have been made to find out contributive factors of the exclusive breastfeeding.
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