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 Breastfeeding is the best way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development 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 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. Who fact sheet on infant and young child feeding providing key facts, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, feeding in difficult circumstances, hiv and infant feeding, who response. 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
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 La lactancia materna es una de las formas más eficaces de garantizar la salud y la supervivencia de los niños Sin embargo, casi dos de cada tres menores de 1 año no son amamantados exclusivamente durante los 6 meses que se recomiendan, una tasa que no ha mejorado en dos décadas. Breastfeeding is a cornerstone for child survival and health especially during early life because it provides essential irreplaceable nutrition for a child’s growth and development
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