Oct 22, 2025 · Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old …

Dec 20, 2023 · Most medications can be taken while you are breastfeeding without affecting your baby. If you or your health care provider are worried that taking your medication might affect …

Feb 20, 2018 · Breastfeeding for the first six months is crucial WHO recommends that: mothers initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth; infants should be exclusively breastfed for the …

Aug 9, 2023 · Infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development and health. Thereafter, to meet their evolving nutritional …

Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually, all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate …

Oct 16, 2023 · This guideline provides global, normative evidence-based recommendations on complementary feeding of infants and young children 6–23 months of age living in low, middle- …

Jul 31, 2024 · In the last 12 years, the number of infants under six months of age globally who are exclusively breastfed has increased by more than 10 per cent. This means 48 per cent of …

I exclusively breastfed my daughter for 6 months and thereafter, as advised by the doctor, I started feeding Siya complementary foods comprising of homemade gruels along with breast …

Dec 20, 2023 · Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development.

Aug 4, 2025 · Investing in breastfeeding is an investment in the future, yet only 48 per cent of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed – well below the World Health Assembly …