iarjimphIARJIMPHIARJIMPH2709-331Xhttps://doi.org/10.47310/iarjimph.2022.v03i02.007Knowledge Regarding Breast Feeding as Well as Complementary Feeding Among Postnatal Mothers in A Hilly State of Northern India: A Cross-Sectional StudyMohinderKumarPallaviSharmaBackground: Breast milk provides the newborn with all of the nutrients they require in the appropriate amounts and contributes to their overall health, whereas complementary feeding is required to deliver the energy and crucial nutrients for sustained growth and development. Present study was carried out to evaluate the knowledge towards breast feeding as well as complementary feeding among postnatal mothers of Himachal Pradesh. Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted among the postnatal mothers residing in the state of Himachal Pradesh, using Google forms. The questionnaire was circulated among all over the state for responses using online modes like e-mail and social media platforms like WhatsApp groups, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn till the 400 responses were collected. Data was analyzed using Epi info V7 Software. Results: Among the total 400 Post Natal Mothers, maximum 238(59.5%) were having age between 26-30 years, educated up to Matric & Senior Secondary 185(46.25%) , Hindu 382(95.5%), Housewife 298(74.5%), Multigravida 281(70.25%) and delivered in government hospitals 290(72.5%).In the present study 66(16.5%) postnatal mothers’ had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards breast feeding , 259(64.75%) having good knowledge  (12-15 marks), 70(17.5%) having fair knowledge  (8-11 marks) and 5(1.25%) having poor knowledge  (<8 marks) towards breast feeding. Similarly, 39(9.75%) postnatal mothers’ had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards complementary feeding , 288(72%) having good knowledge (12-15 marks), 54(13.5%) having fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 19 (4.75%) having poor knowledge  (<8 marks) towards complementary feeding. Conclusion: During the antenatal period, every Postnatal Mother should receive proper breastfeeding assistance and education in addition to complementary feeding information, and all of their myths should be appropriately debunked.