iarjimphIARJIMPHIARJIMPH2709-331Xhttps://doi.org/10.47310/iarjimph.2022.v03i02.024Knowledge Regarding Breast Feeding Among Reproductive Age Group Females in Himachal PradeshABKiranMTenzinBackground: Breast milk gives all the nutrients to the infants they need in the right amounts and contributes to their overall health. It guards against diseases including diabetes, cancer, and many others as well as allergies, illness, and obesity. Present study was carried out to evaluate the knowledge towards breast feeding among reproductive age group females in Himachal Pradesh Methodology: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from July 2022 to September 2022 using Google forms among the reproductive age group females residing in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The google form was circulated among reproductive age group female residents of 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.  Information regarding their socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge regarding breast feeding were obtained. Data was analyzed using Epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results:A total of 400 females were participated in this survey. Among them, maximum 205 (52.5%) were having age between 26-30 years, educated up to Matric & Senior Secondary 153(38.25%), Hindu 373(93.25%) and housewife 332(83%). In the present study 13% (52) females had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards breast feeding, 66.75% (267) having good knowledge (12-15 marks), 17.25% (69) having fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 3% (12) having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Conclusion: During the antenatal time, every female of reproductive age should get counseling and adequate information regarding breastfeeding, and all myths about breast feeding should be appropriately addressed.