Between 2017 and 2022, there was a concerning trend in exclusive breastfeeding rates among marginalized communities, with a decrease of 23 percentage points. In contrast, Brahmin and Chhetri communities witnessed an increase of 17 percentage points in exclusive breastfeeding during the same period. While the gap between the two groups has narrowed, it is worrying that the prevalence of breastfeeding in marginalized communities actually decreased in 2022 compared to 2017.

Between 2017 and 2022, the prevelance of exclusive breastfeeding varied significantly among regions. The mountain region witnessed an impressive 15 percentage point increase, while the hill and terai regions faced concerning 7 and 16 percentage point decreases, respectively. As a result of these divergent trends, the gap between the agro-ecological zones has widened.