Conclusion

Breastfeeding is referred to as ‘hour zero’ for health and healthcare, given its profound impact on both the health of the infant as well as the mother (Hernández Pérez et al., 2018; Ishak et al., 2014; Victora et al., 2016). However, breastfeeding rates vary widely between and across countries depending on socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic factors (Habtewold et al., 2020; Pérez-Escamilla et al., 2019; P. H. Smith, 2013). Overall, the topic of breastfeeding is often discussed only as a medical issue related to the health and well-being of mother and child (Abou-Dakn, 2018).