03/08/2022
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Awareness of the importance of breastfeeding is not sufficient - support is also needed
Protect breastfeeding: a shared responsibility – is the theme of 2021 World Breastfeeding Week, marked 1-7 August.
Nineta Popovic

UNICEF/Kajevic
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30 July 2021
Breastfeeding is crucial for the survival, nutrition and development of infants and young children and the health of mothers. Breast milk protects newborns from infections, helps develop immunity, is beneficial for digestion and optimal growth, and breastfeeding has been found to improve the closeness of mother and baby, while direct physical contact with the mother contributes to a sense of security and later psychosocial development of a child. On the other hand, breastfeeding mothers are less likely to develop breast cancer and bring back their physical health and body shape easier. After giving birth, it is recommended to exclusively breastfeed a baby during the first six months and then continue with adding solid food, until 24 months or longer, if it suits both mother and baby.
Source : UNICEF Site
