#WorldBreastFeedingWeek Myths, Facts & Benefits #WorldBreastFeedingWeek 1-7 August, 2016

“Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development”

Content Introduction Statistics Milk Ejection - Basics Myths & Facts Benefits

Breastfeeding Feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from breasts is called breastfeeding Is the optimal source of nutrition

Statistics Globally, only 38% of infants are exclusively breastfed Suboptimal breastfeeding contributes to 8,00,000 infant deaths http://www.who.int/nutrition/global-target-2025/infographic_breastfeeding.pdf?ua=1

Milk Ejection- Basics Prolactin & Oxytocin hormone release Hormones trigger mammary gland to stimulate milk production and ejection Infant suckles at the breast Stimulation of nerve ending in mother’s nipple

Myths & Facts

#1 Myth: Fact: Nursing ‘rest’ to your breast can ensure more milk More resting your breasts can help you to make more milk for your baby.

#2 Myth: Fact: Not every woman can produce milk It’s not true! In fact, 99% of the women are able to produce milk. The mother produces more milk when the baby takes more.

#3 Myth: Fact: Breastfeeding changes the size and shape of the breast It’s not true. In fact, the doctors say this is just an old wives’ tale! Pregnancy may do some mild alterations to the look of your breasts; breastfeeding doesn’t do anything beyond that!

#4 Myth: Fact: Never wake a sleeping baby for breastfeeding Not true! necessary to feed on schedule to maintain a good supply! 

#5 Myth: Fact: Breastfeeding prevents pregnancy It’s actually not clear! Several families have children who are born 10 months apart. On the other hand, experts believe that it is a form of birth control. However, as soon as your menstrual cycle is back, you can conceive again!

Benefits Of Breastfeeding To Baby

Babies who are fed nothing but breast milk from birth through their first 6 months of life get the best start Exclusive breastfeeding provides babies: the perfect nutrition Protection from respiratory infections, diarrheal disease, and other life-threatening ailments Protection against obesity and non-communicable disease

Benefits Of Breastfeeding To Mother

Promotes mother and child bonding Prevents uterine bleeding in the mother after delivery The natural form of Family Planning Reduces the risks of breast and ovarian cancer in the mother It helps a mother return to pre-pregnancy weight

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