The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends six months
of exclusive breastfeeding for all infants.
However, rates
of exclusive breastfeeding for children younger than six months vary widely; Peru and Rwanda report rates of 72 % and 85 % respectively (UNICEF 2012), while in Nigeria the rate is only 17 %.
Nutrient adequacy
of exclusive breastfeeding for the term infant during the first six months of life (2002) WHO This document reviews the impact of exclusive breastfeeding in terms of infant growth, immune response, and neurodevelopment.
Learning from large - scale community - based programmes to improve breastfeeding practices (2008) Nutrient adequacy
of exclusive breastfeeding for the term infant during the first six months of life (2002) Report of the expert consultation of the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding (2001) Geneva, Switzerland, 28 - 30 March 2001 The optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding: a systematic review (2001) Complementary feeding
ensure the protection, promotion and support
of exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding with adequate complementary feeding for 2 years and beyond
The primary objective of this review was to assess the effect on child health, growth and development, and on maternal health
of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months vs exclusive breastfeeding for 3 - 4 months with mixed breastfeeding thereafter through 6 months.
The agenda must address universal health - care coverage, access and affordability; end preventable maternal, new - born and child deaths and malnutrition ensure the protection, promotion and support
of exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding with adequate complementary feeding for 2 years and beyond ensure the availability of essential medicines; realize women's reproductive health and rights; ensure immunization coverage; eradicate malaria and realize the vision of a future free of AIDS and tuberculosis; reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases, including mental illness, nervous system injuries and road accidents; and promote healthy behaviours, including those related to breastfeeding, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Obese mothers as well as mothers who had emergency cesarean section deliveries reported the least odds
of exclusive breastfeeding for 3 or 6 months [33, 34].
In adjusted results, women who reported that they strongly value exclusive breastfeeding had more than twice the odds
of exclusive breastfeeding for at least 3 months (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] 2.29; 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.84, 2.85) and for 6 months (AOR 2.49; 95 % CI 1.76, 3.53) compared to those who did not strongly value exclusive breastfeeding.
Nutrient Adequacy
of Exclusive Breastfeeding for the Term Infant During the First Six Months of Life
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has just recently reaffirmed its recommendation
of exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months of a baby's life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of complementary foods until at least 12 months of age, and continuation of breastfeeding for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby.
When you spoke of its length of use fullness I so wanted you to speak of the WHO's recommendation
of EXCLUSIVE breastfeeding for six months and then continuing to up to two years and beyond.
Larger randomized trials
of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months are needed to confirm the findings reported here, and to exclude differences in the risk of malnutrition in developing countries.
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.
Further research is needed that assesses the impact
of exclusive breastfeeding for longer periods of time and which takes into consideration various contextual factors, particularly in low - and middle - income countries, some of which are experiencing rapidly increasing rates of obesity (25).
The Canadian Pediatric Society has also endorsed the recommendation
of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life.
Butte N, Lopez - Alarcon M, Garza C. Nutrient adequacy
of exclusive breastfeeding for the term infant during the first six months of life.
At WHO, we're working with countries to increase, by 2025, the rate
of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months up to at least 50 %.
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)- Part III - Chapter 11 - Breastfeeding Nutrient adequacy
of exclusive breastfeeding for the term infant during the first six months of life (2002) Geneva, World Health Organization Full text [pdf 278kb] The optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding: a systematic review Geneva, World Health Organization, 2001 Full text [pdf 1.06 Mb] Report of the expert consultation of the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding Report of an expert consultation Geneva, World Health Organization, 28 - 30 March 2001 Full text [pdf 122kb] The WHO Global Data Bank on Infant and Young Child Feeding Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding Feeding Your Baby From Six Months To One Year Your guide to help you introduce food to your baby Adapted and reproduced with permission of Peel Public Health, Region of Peel A Practical Workbook to Protect, Promote and Support Breastfeeding in Community Based Projects Health Canada, Ottawa, 2002 This workbook is intended to assist the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) or similar community based prenatal projects to identify strategies and specific actions to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in a population health context.
Maternal activity budgets: feasibility
of exclusive breastfeeding for six months among urban women in Honduras.
In the policy statement, «Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk,» published in the March 2012 issue of Pediatrics (published online Feb. 27), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reaffirms its recommendation
of exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months of a baby's life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of complementary foods until at least 12 months of age, and continuation of breastfeeding for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby.
For example, for many years it refused to abide by WHA Resolutions on the importance
of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a baby's life.
At the clinic we were told that as long as we were on an FDC, the viral load goes down, making the chances of transmission very slim, provided you followed the guidelines
of exclusive breastfeeding for six months, did not give your baby water and gave only medicines prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Not exact matches
Have you not been told that it was research by the WHO in the West that has got them promoting
exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months
of a baby's life and continuous
breastfeeding till thechild is two years old?
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended
for the first six months
of your baby's life.
She cites the important 2013 World Health Organization (WHO) study that failed to show long - term differences in adult health due to
breastfeeding (except
for IQ), but she overstated their conclusion: They actually concluded that health benefits persist into childhood and adolescence, and they advocate
for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months
of life.
Further, according to the American Academy
of Pediatrics, the
exclusive breastfeeding of babies is highly recommended
for the first six months
of life their lives, and should be continued until the first year even with the introduction
of other foods.
Subsequent studies have confirmed that after the recommended period
of six months»
exclusive breastfeeding, continued partial
breastfeeding with the addition
of other foods and liquids, as recommended
for babies outside the context
of HIV, resulted in an extremely low risk
of transmission in the 6 — 12 month period.
The American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP), American Medical Association (AMA), and American Dietetic Association (ADA) all recommend
exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first six months
of life, followed by at least another six months
of partial
breastfeeding.
It is important to prevent or treat these kinds
of difficulties promptly should they occur, not only to avoid increasing the risk
of transmission
of postpartum HIV but also so that
exclusive breastfeeding can easily be initiated and maintained
for the full first six months
of their infant's life.
The American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends
exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and the continuation
of breastfeeding along with the introduction
of solid foods throughout your baby's first year.
Clinical Guidelines
for the Establishment
of Exclusive Breastfeeding.
Refers to
exclusive breastfeeding with the mother's nipple and areolar breast tissue entering the infant's mouth
for the purpose
of nourishment.
The American Academy
of Pediatrics recommends: «
exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months
of a baby's life, followed by
breastfeeding in combination with the introduction
of complementary foods until at least 12 months
of age, and continuation
of breastfeeding for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby.»
Remember that the American Academy
of Pediatrics advises «
exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months,» but to prevent iron deficiency anemia, the AAP does suggest that exclusively
breastfed babies be supplemented with oral iron until they start eating age - appropriate iron - containing foods at 4 to 6 months
of age.
Breastfeeding and Complementary Foods: After exclusive breastfeeding for the first 4 to 6 months, experts recommend the continuation of breastfeeding together with the addition of complem
Breastfeeding and Complementary Foods: After
exclusive breastfeeding for the first 4 to 6 months, experts recommend the continuation of breastfeeding together with the addition of complem
breastfeeding for the first 4 to 6 months, experts recommend the continuation
of breastfeeding together with the addition of complem
breastfeeding together with the addition
of complementary foods.
I also feel that «conflict
of interest;» I would have been willing to do anything
for that magical perfect
exclusive breastfeeding relationship, including go without sleep or adequate nutrition and turn into a raging hell - beast as a result, but it was such a relief to get five, then six, etc., now nine hours
of sleep at a time at night, probably due to the formula part
of the combo feeding, that I don't know now whether I would change that if I could.
Full time
exclusive breastfeeding has been relied upon since the beginning
of time to space children - at least
for the first 6 months, as it causes a rise in hormones that suppresses ovulation.
Start solids at or after 6 months
of age, with
exclusive breastfeeding (or breast milk substitute)
for the first six months.
Exclusive breastfeeding and adequate complementary feeding are key interventions
for improving child survival, potentially saving about 20 %
of children under five.
American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends
exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months
of life and that
breastfeeding continues
for at least 12 months.
measures to encourage early interventions in various settings through
exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, introduction
of nutritionally - adequate complementary foods at the age
of six months while
breastfeeding continues
for up to two years
of age or beyond or taking into account available national recommendations;
Many countries are working towards laws to enable mothers to have paid maternity leave
for exclusively
breastfeeding for 6 months.Support to continue
exclusive breastfeeding,
for example, by provision
of a workplace crèche, a room
for private expression, and paid breaks during working hours would help.
I didn't perform some sort
of magic that I can pass on, I just had the good fortune to have it work out with a minimum
of fuss... I know a mum who has struggled
for weeks and months, expressing, sns - ing, mixed feeding, and then getting from that point back to
exclusive breastfeeding, only to have baby point - blank refuse the breast a few weeks down the line and having to at last admit defeat.
In addition to the multitude
of health and emotional benefits
breastfeeding offers to babies, extending
exclusive breastfeeding to 6 months is associated with greater protection from illness, lower risk
for obesity and a digestive system that is more developmentally ready
for food.
According to the World Health Organization, «
exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is the optimal way
of feeding infants.
The World Health Organization «s and UNICEF's recommendations on
breastfeeding are as follows: initiation
of breastfeeding within the first hour after the birth;
exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months; and continued
breastfeeding for two years or more, together with safe, nutritionally adequate, age - appropriate, responsive complementary feeding starting around the sixth month.
Canada's infant and young child feeding policy recommends
exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months
of life and sustained
breastfeeding for two years and beyond.
Sets global recommendation
of «6 months»
exclusive breastfeeding, with safe and appropriate complementary foods and continued
breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond.
With the rising rates
of childhood obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease,
exclusive breastfeeding for six months provides a no - cost way to protect the health
of infants and their mothers and reduce the risk
of these chronic diseases.