The phrase "exclusive breastfeeding" refers to feeding an infant only with breast milk and nothing else, not even water or other foods.
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benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months for both the mother and the baby was new information to most men and led to interactive discussions to develop supportive strategies.
But I agree with you — the
definition of exclusive breastfeeding no doubt excludes a lot of women who had to supplement in the beginning but do not so routinely at any point thereafter.
This article provides an overview of the health benefits
of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life, as well as its place in diarrhea prevention strategies.
A systematic review of current scientific evidence on the optimal duration
of exclusive breastfeeding identified and summarized studies comparing exclusive breastfeeding for 4 to 6 months, versus 6 months.
To determine the
extent of exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers of 4 and 6 month old infants whose fathers received breastfeeding education materials and counseling services.
To assess the effects
of exclusive breastfeeding for six months versus exclusive breastfeeding for three to four months on child health, growth, and development, and on maternal health.
While improved maternity services help to increase the
initiation of exclusive breastfeeding, support throughout the health system is required to help mothers sustain exclusive breastfeeding.
For
cessation of exclusive breastfeeding at up to four to six weeks there appears to be differential treatment effect according to the number of support contacts, with four to eight contacts the most effective schedule.
This review, which was prepared as part of the background documentation for a WHO expert consultation, evaluates the nutrient
adequacy of exclusive breastfeeding for term infants during the first 6 months of life.
They deserve the highest standard of medical care, including the conditions, knowledge and support to enable them to reach a full six months
of exclusive breastfeeding as recommended by our ministry and the World Health Organization.
2 As formulated in the conclusions and recommendations of the expert consultation (Geneva, 28 - 30 March 2001) that completed the systematic review of the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding [see document A54/INF.DOC.
This is scaremongering crap, and the reason that I suffered through months
of exclusive breastfeeding with low milk supply, too scared to give my daughter a single bottle of formula.
download pdf12 pages - 566 kb Background:
Lack of exclusive breastfeeding among infants 0 - 5 months of age and no breastfeeding among children 6 - 23 months of age are associated with increased diarrhea morbidity and mortality in developing countries.
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