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Global Standard of breastfeeding - ✔✔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 -
✔✔89% initiated and 26% were exclusive until 6 months
Maternal Benefits of Breastfeeding - ✔✔-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 - ✔✔Lactational Amenorrhea Method
If menses have not returned, not supplementary feeding, baby less than 6
months old.
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