Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. Exclusive breastfeeding was defined according to the who indicator for iycf practices, i. Breast milk is a naturallyrenewable resource that requires no packaging, shipping, or disposal. Mothers and babies benefit the most when breast milk is the only food or liquid given to babies for the first six months exclusive breastfeeding. Types of health professionals who can help with breastfeeding, and how to find support by phone. Exclusive breastfeeding means no additional nutrition, such as solid foods, juice, or water. Understanding breastfeeding benefits maternal and child.
Exclusive breastfeeding, malnutrition, nutritional status of child, eag states. Adejuyigbe explained that there are many health benefits of breastfeeding, which may be grouped into three. Exclusive breastfeeding is important for child health and growth, but its practice is low in many developing countries. However, few investigations have been designed to ascertain the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding, whether from an epidemiologic or basic science perspective. Breastfeeding and the use of human milk american academy. Health professionals who can help with breastfeeding, and how to ind support by phone.
Breastfeeding burns extra calories, so it can help you lose pregnancy weight faster. This descriptive study investigated awareness of the benefits and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in anyigba, kogi state. Exclusive breastfeeding is when a baby receives only breast milk, without any additional food or drinks, including water, until 6 months of age. Psychological benefits of breastfeeding emotional bonding close, loving relationship between mother and baby mother more emotionally satisfied baby cries less baby may be more emotionally secure development children perform better on intelligence tests 29. Breastfeeding has an impressive list of health benefits. Infant and young child nutrition, 18 may 2001, wha54. Specific morbidities investigated included diarrhoea, respiratory infections, otitis, urinary infection, meningitis, and low growth.
Why breastfeeding is important after completing this session participants will be able to. Benefits of breastfeeding for the environment and society. Importance of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding. The theory of planned behavior was used as a theoretical framework for this study. A study of exclusive breastfeeding and its impact on. This study aimed at determining the breastfeeding practices and examining the sociodemographic characteristics that influence exclusive breastfeeding among mothers attending child welfare clinic at manhean, in the tema east submeteropolitan area of greater accra region of. Breastfeeding offers many health benefits for children, women, and society. For infants to survive, grow and develop properly they require the right proportion of nutrients. Most of the mothers had good knowledge on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and the definitions of exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding provides unmatched health benefits for babies and mothers.
In exclusively or partially breastfed infants, complementary feeding, such as any solid or liquid food other than breast milk or infant formula and followon formula. Pdf factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding. The myriad of benefits of breastfeeding are documented extensively in the literature, and new benefits continue to be identified. The aim of our study was to examine the effects of exclusive versus nonexclusive breastfeeding on specific infant morbidities from birth to nine months, in conakry, guinea. We must do more to create supportive and safe environments for mothers who choose to breastfeed. Benefits of breastfeeding breastfeeding made simple. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the optimal method of infant feeding 1.
Exclusive breastfeeding, as part of the global ending preventable child and maternal deaths epcmd initiative, usaid will support work in 25 high priority countries that account for 70% of the worlds maternal and child deaths and half of the unmet need for family planning. Given the documented short and longterm medical and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding, infant nutrition should be considered a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice. This implies that exclusive breastfeeding has a signi. Breastfeeding also has economic benefits for the whole family and society. Health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding the guardian. The american academy of pediatrics reaffirms its recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for.
Abstract the first year of life of the baby is crucial in laying the foundation of good health breastfeeding is the ideal method suited to the psychological and physiological needs of the infant. Ecological study of effect of breast feeding on infant mortality in latin america. Data, trends, and maps this interactive database that provides information about the health status and behaviors of americans, statebystate, via clickable maps, charts, and. Human milk benefits and breastfeeding journal of pediatric and. The early practices supporting breastfeeding are well practiced with rate of exclusive breastfeeding reaching 63. Breast milk and breastfeeding provides many health benefits for mothers and babies. Exclusive breastfeeding of babies for six months is a well recognized childhood survival strategy of great benefits in reducing underfive mortality rates. Here are many other benefits of breast milk for a mother, her baby, and others. Having realtime access to clinical staff in the hospital is an. The decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates despite the efforts made by the governmental and nongovernmental organizations interested. The american academy of pediatrics and the american college of obstetricians and gynecologists recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, with continued breastfeeding for at least one year balanced with the introduction of foods it is also an objective of healthy people 2020 for communities nationwide. It releases the hormone oxytocin, which helps your uterus return to its pre pregnancy size and may reduce. Breastfeeding offers society not only improved health of children and mothers but also economic and environmental benefits.
This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in the tamale metropolis of ghana. Assessment of knowledge regarding exclusive breastfeeding. Most mothers can make enough milk for their babieseven enough for twins. Though less of a factor in the western world, sufficient. Barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers during. The benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. Babies who are exclusively breastfed receive the greatest health benefits. The exclusive breastfeeding rate and early initiation to breastfeeding are still very low, because there are many factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding such as, lack of knowledge. Breastfeeding does not waste scarce resources or create pollution. The aap recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a babys life. In a descriptive crosssectional study, 393 motherinfant pairs attending child. While breastfeeding beyond 6 months, a baby should receive foods with breast milk until the age of 2 or older.
Exclusive breastfeeding has been recognised as an important public health tool for the primary prevention of child morbidity and mortality. The usaid 2015 acting on the call progress report emphasized that high impact interventions could save 15 million. Consequently, the who and unicef have recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after delivery, followed by. Awareness of the benefits and practice of exclusive. Benefits of breastfeeding the endowment for human development. Exclusive breastfeeding and its effect on growth of. Six months of exclusive breastfeeding recommendation bioline. However, any benefits of shortening the exclusive breastfeeding period in terms of hiv transmission are unlikely to overcome the elevated risks of morbidity, mortality and malnutrition 2 mixed feeding is breastmilk given together with other milk, liquids or foods.
Breastfeeding gives babies the best start for a healthy life and has benefits for the health and wellbeing of mothers and babies. One approach to the question would be to ascertain when the human immune system becomes. Among its other known health benefits are some protection against common childhood infections and better survival during a babys first year, including a lower risk of sudden. Knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding ebf for the first six months of life has remained low worldwide and in ghana, despite strong evidence in support of its practice. Exclusive breastfeeding is best for your babybetter than feeding your baby both breast milk and formula. Following the first six months of exclusive breastfeeding, speak with your doctor about adding solid foods to your babys diet. After adding solid foods, your infant may safely breastfeed for up to two. The purpose of the project was to identify the barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers during the first 4.
The surgeon generals call to action to support breastfeeding a call to action to make it possible for every mother who wishes to breastfeed to be able to do so. Pdf importance of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary. Bfhi section 2 final 14may09 world health organization. Employed women tend to exclusively breastfeed less than non. Breastfeeding protects against diarrhoea and common childhood illnesses such as pneumonia, and may also have longerterm health benefits for the mother and child, such as reducing the risk of overweight and obesity in childhood and. Teaching points use and define the term exclusive breastfeeding. Research shows that breastfeeding offers many health benefits for infants and mothers, as well as potential economic and environmental benefits for communities. Breastfeeding practices and determinants of exclusive. Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits to both the mother and infant. Breast milk is rich in nutrients and antibodies and contains the right quantities of fat, sugar, water and protein. Exclusive breastfeeding may reduce the risk of anemia by delaying the return of the menstrual cycle for 20 to 30 weeks.
Among its other known health benefits are some protection against common childhood infections and better survival during a babys first year, including a lower risk of sudden infant death. Physiologic and psychosocial benefits of breastfeeding. When you breastfeed exclusively, your milk supply builds up quickly. Developmental readiness of normal full term infants to. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both the mother and infant. Alfred kwesi manyeh, alberta amu, david etsey akpakli, john e. Exclusive breastfeeding cessation and associated factors among employed mothers in dukem town, central ethiopia. Breastfeeding protects against diarrhoea and common childhood illnesses such as pneumonia, and may also have longerterm health benefits for the mother and child, such as reducing the risk of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence. It is the clinical gold standard for infant feeding and nutrition, with breast milk uniquely tailored to meet the health needs of a growing baby. These nutrients are major prerequisites to the health and survival of the baby. Breast milk contains all the nutrients an infant needs in the first six months of life. Breast milk remains as an ideal nutritional source for the infant. The best physiological window of opportunity to stimulate lactation begins immediately after delivery, in the inpatient setting. Term infant reduced infection uti exclusive breastfeeding 06 months 16% protective against hospital admission.
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