Breastfeeding Among Tribals: An Aid to Fertility Control

Abstract

Breast-feeding has its socioeconomic, psychological, biological and immunological aspects. Human milk is known to be an ideal, safe and complete food for infants and being available at a suitable temperature, it helps promote normal dental and facial development. Biologically, it leads to earlier uterine involution, thereby restoring the size of the extended uterus, Further, it is known to enhance the child's immunity', and saves the additional cost of milk and fuel.