Global Standard of breastfeeding - Answers exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of
age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age
or beyond
Rates of breastfeeding initiation and exclusive until 6 months 2011 2012 - Answers 89% initiated and
26% were exclusive until 6 months
Maternal Benefits of Breastfeeding - Answers -Enhances normal postpartum hormonal state (weight
loss, faster involution, amenorrhea)
-Oxytocin helps the mother gain confidence in mothering, decreases stress, increases attachement
-Improved long term health (decrease risk of breast CA, Ovarian CA, osteoporosis, heart disease, and
DM2
-Improves food security as available and safe
What is LAM - Answers Lactational Amenorrhea Method
If menses have not returned, not supplementary feeding, baby less than 6 months old.
Infant benefits of breastfeeding - Answers -promotes optimal brain development and learning potential
-reduces the impact of infections
-protection for ill infants
-protection for premature infants against NEC and septis
-improves psychological and physiological well-being
-protects from SIDS, DM1, Chrohns, Ulcerative Colitis, Lymphoma and Allergies
-provides ideal growth and nutrition
Family and Social Benefits of Breastfeeding - Answers -Cost effective for families
-Reduction on health care costs due to less infant infections
-Environmentally friendly
-Productivity improvement
Risks of Artificial feeding (formula) - Answers -Contamination (not sterile)
-Errors of preparation