Tagged: World Breastfeeding Week

Two boys in blue and pink shirts and bow ties stand in front of some bushes.

Super milk with super powers: not a one-woman job

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My sons Abhiyan, 7, and Aarambh, 4, were exclusively breastfed until they six months and continued breastfeeding until they were two years old. I felt a rush of happiness and satisfaction as I typed this sentence. I feel blessed that both are healthy, intelligent, and happy boys: I firmly believe that the super powers of breastmilk had… Read more →←

Breastfeeding: The Best $5 Investment We Can Make

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New research shows that an investment of just $4.70 per newborn over the next 10 years would be enough to increase the rate of children under six months who are exclusively breastfed to at least 50 percent, the global target. The result of this $5-per-child investment? Saving more than 500,000 children’s lives. The research was… Read more →←
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Breastfeeding ‘Mom-ents’ through GIFs

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Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Many mothers who have or are breastfeeding find they have quite a bit in common. When you add work to the equation, it can be a recipe for potentially awkward and memorable moments. Here are a few of them in all their GIF-glory. When you’re late for work with just 5 minutes to breastfeed your baby When… Read more →←
A mother from Luhansk in Ukraine, breastfeeds her child.

Combatting breastfeeding myths in Ukraine

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Over the past month I’ve been working with UNICEF Ukraine to support nutrition interventions during the emergency response. Advocating for early initiation of breastfeeding, six months exclusive breastfeeding and complementary breastfeeding for up to two years is a regular part of my job. It is driven by my medical background but also… Read more →←
According to Dr. Cesar Victora, investment in breastfeeding is an investment in the future of the country. A long-term study from Brazil shows the positive consequences of breastfeeding for children and mothers.

The benefits of breastfeeding go well beyond health

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By , UNICEF Nutrition, Dr. Cesar Victora

Dr. Cesar Victora is a world-renowned Brazilian researcher who led the recently published 30-year Brazilian breastfeeding study. He spoke with UNICEF about his research findings and the association between breastfeeding duration with higher performance in intelligence tests, education attainment, and income at age 30. Below is a… Read more →←
A mother and child from China bond during breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding and work: snapshots from around the world

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Breastfeeding provides all children, boys and girls from rich and poor countries, with the healthiest start.  From the first hour of a baby’s life through age two or longer, breastfeeding protects against illness and death. Among its myriad benefits, breastfeeding prevents malnutrition, decreases the risk of childhood diseases,… Read more →←

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