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Oct 3, 2018 · This document discusses exclusive breastfeeding and reasons why some women do not breastfeed. It defines breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding according to WHO. Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is recommended for optimal infant health but some women are unable or unwilling to do so for various reasons.
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This document discusses exclusive breastfeeding and reasons...
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This presentation summarizes exclusive breastfeeding and its...
- EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PPT.pptx
Jul 15, 2023 · This document discusses exclusive breastfeeding and reasons why some women do not breastfeed. It defines breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding according to WHO. Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is recommended for optimal infant health but some women are unable or unwilling to do so for various reasons.
Nov 27, 2022 · This presentation summarizes exclusive breastfeeding and its benefits. It defines exclusive breastfeeding as feeding an infant only breastmilk for the first 6 months without any other food or liquids.
The WIC Love Support Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program helps women initiate and continue breastfeeding. Lack of knowledge related to the benefits of breastmilk was a risk factor for the lack of exclusive breastfeeding in this community. This program was created to address these barriers.
Exclusive breastfeeding means feeding infants only breast milk and no other liquids or solids. Breast milk provides optimal nutrition and immunity for infants. It contains colostrum initially which protects newborns, transitional milk from days 8-20, and mature milk from 20 days onwards.
Why breastfeeding is important After completing this session participants will be able to: state the advantages of exclusive breastfeeding list the disadvantages. How breastfeeding works PUBLIC HEALTH & BREASTFEEDING
Recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), The World Health Organization (WHO), The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), other professional medical and nutritional organizations: Breastfeed exclusively for first 6 months. Breastfeed exclusively, then introduce complementary foods at 6 months.
