Only a week after the controversy over breastfeeding in public, which prompted many of our readers' reactions (see here), World Breastfeeding Week begins today. This week is organized as every year from the 1er to the August 7 in more than 120 countries. Objective to promote this practice so that infants around the world are healthier. According to the Global Alliance for Breastfeeding, which coordinates the event, breastfeeding is the best way to provide newborns with the nutrients they need. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for infants up to six months of age.
According to WHO breastfeeding is the ideal way to provide infants with all the nutrients they need to grow and develop healthy.
Almost all mothers can breastfeed, if they have accurate information and support from their family as the care system. Breastfeeding is an integral part of procreation and has important implications for the health of the mother.
Colostrum, a yellowish and thick milk secretion produced at the end of pregnancy, is, as recommended by WHO, the perfect food for the newborn, who must start feeding within the first hour after birth. . Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until six months of age.
In its recommendations WHO recommends introducing other foods, in addition to breast milk, from the age of six months (180 days).
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