Table 1 Breastfeeding exposures
From: Breastfeeding and the risk for diarrhea morbidity and mortality
Exposure Category[12] | Permitted to Receive |
|---|---|
Exclusive Breastfeeding | • breast milk from mother or wet nurse or expressed breast milk • NO other liquids or solids except vitamin drops or syrups, mineral supplements, or prescribed medicines |
Predominant Breastfeeding | • breast milk from mother or wet nurse or expressed breast milk • water and water-based drinks • NO food-based fluid with the exception of fruit juice and sugar water • vitamin drops or syrups, mineral supplements, or prescribed medicines |
Partial Breastfeeding | • breast milk from mother or wet nurse or expressed breast milk • any other liquids or non-liquids, including both milk and non-milk products |
No Breastfeeding | • formula and/or animal’s milk • NO breast milk |
Any Breastfeeding | • breast milk from mother or wet nurse or expressed breast milk • Includes children exclusively, predominantly, fully, and partially breastfed |