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Bookmark or Share- Antenatal breastfeeding education for increasing breastfeeding durationProportion of women achieving any breastfeeding at six months Video plus breastfeeding education session in comparison to the provision of pamphlets had no effect on the proportion of women achieving any breastfeeding at six months (RR 1.59, 95% CI [0.86 to 2.94], 1 trial/175 women). No additional outcomes were reported on in the identified trials.
- Ten steps to successful breastfeeding - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and UNICEF launched the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) to help motivate facilities providing maternity and newborn services worldwide to implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. 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 - World Health Organization (WHO)Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed. Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses.
- Infant and young child feeding - World Health Organization (WHO)Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development. The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall.
- Breastfeeding - World Health Organization (WHO)Most babies need to breastfeed 8–12 times in 24 hours in the first six months. Should I give my baby water on hot days. No, you should not give water to a baby under six months of age, even on hot days. Babies under six months do not need water because breast milk has all the water a baby needs. Breast milk is more than 80% water.
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