Background : Breast feeding is important for child survival, health, nutrition, development of baby trust, sense of security, development of brain and learning readiness.The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and the addition of complementary feeds from six months onwards, with continued breastfeeds till at least two years of age Methodology:A study was conducted among the 50 post natal mothers in OBGY department in post natal ward by purposive sampling method. A pre-tested questionnaire was used. Over a period of 3 months, all consecutive mothers admitted in post natal ward were interviewed.Study assessed the knowledge and practices of mother regarding breast feeding and breast feeding was observed to check for proper attachment and positioning. Results:Out of 50 mothers, 84% mothers were 20-25 year age group. 44% of mothers had up to primary education.28 % mothers showed all the four signs of correct attachment.About 16% mothers showed all the signs of good body positioning and 82% of babies showed the signs of effective suckling.14% mothers did not know about the early initiation for breast feeding. Majority i.e. 96% had no knowledge regarding pre lacteal feeds and harms in giving pre lacteal feeds. 12% mothers did not feed colostrum to their baby and 86% were not aware about the benefits of colostrum. Around 94% mothers were not at all aware about the benefits of breast feeding and breast milk. 28% mothers did not know when to start complementary feeding in babies or about exclusive breast feeding. Conclusion:Breast feeding practices related to correct attachment and proper positioning was found to be poor in this study. This indicates the need to demonstrate mothers about proper attachment and positioning of baby during breast feeding. It was observed that the knowledge regarding benefits of breastfeeding, colostrum feeding, exclusive breast feeding and complementary feeding initiation was inadequate.