Feasibility and effectiveness of the baby friendly community initiative in rural Kenya: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Table 3 Content of counseling messages

• Maternal nutrition:
	Food portions during pregnancy and lactation
	Appropriate foods (nutritious, affordable, and locally available) during pregnancy and lactation
	Frequency of feeding during pregnancy and lactation
• Breastfeeding:
	Breast positioning and attachment
	Immediate initiation of breastfeeding after birth
	Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
	Frequency and duration of breastfeeding
	Expressing breast milk, storage and cup feeding
	Dealing with breast conditions
	Breastfeeding for HIV-positive women
• Complementary feeding:
	Timely initiation of complementary foods
	Appropriate complementary foods (nutritious, affordable, and locally available)
	Feeding frequency and quantity
	Appropriate feeding practices including hygiene and responsive feeding behaviors
	Safe preparation and storage of foods

ISSN: 1745-6215