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Abstract The present prospective longitudinal study was conducted on 500 Egyptian pregnant female. They were selected among those attending Abo abdullah antenatal care in Damanhur city, El-Behera governorate during the period from December, 2007 to February, 2010. Each pregnant female was subjected to complete history taking using an interview questionnaire related to their knowledge and attitude about breastfeeding. They also received an optional educational program about advantages, technique and difficulties of breastfeeding through lectures and group discussions. The present study included a 2nd questionnaire to assess the infant feeding practices among all mothers at the age of six months. Thorough physical examination of the infants stressing on anthropometric measurements (weight, length, head circumference and mid arm circumference). The present study revealed that 46.6% of the females and 41.6% of their husbands received secondary education. All husbands were working and more than half of mothers were housewives. |