Virtually, all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large. Most medications can be taken while you are breastfeeding without affecting your baby World breastfeeding week is celebrated every year in the first week of august, championed by who, unicef, ministries of health and civil society partners around the globe It’s a time to recognize breastfeeding as a powerful foundation for lifelong health, development, and equity Under the banner of who’s ongoing healthy beginnings, hopeful futures campaign, world breastfeeding week will. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival
If breastfeeding were scaled up to near universal levels, about 820 000 child lives would be saved every year (1) Globally, only 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed Who actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children Breastfeeding is the best way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development The ten steps summarize a package of policies and procedures that facilities providing maternity and newborn services should implement to support breastfeeding Who has called upon all.
Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both the mother and infant Breast milk contains all the nutrients an infant needs in the first six months of life Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development. The theme for 2025 is invest in breastfeeding, invest in the future.
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