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

2. “Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development”

3. Content Introduction Statistics Milk Ejection - Basics Myths & Facts
Benefits

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

5. Statistics Globally, only 38% of infants are exclusively breastfed
Suboptimal breastfeeding contributes to 8,00,000 infant deaths

6. 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

7. Myths & Facts

8. #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.

9. #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.

10. #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!

11. #4 Myth: Fact: Never wake a sleeping baby for breastfeeding
Not true! necessary to feed on schedule to maintain a good supply! 

12. #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!

13. Benefits Of Breastfeeding To Baby

14. 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

15. Benefits Of Breastfeeding To Mother

16. 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

17. Thank You
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