Mothers still lack support to breastfeed, UN warns
Breastfeeding rates are rising worldwide, but millions of mothers and families still lack the services and protection they need to feed their babies safely, the UN has warned.
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Health systems, workplaces and communities must do more to support mothers and newborns, children’s agency UNICEF and the World Health Organization said, calling for stronger counselling, maternity protections and tougher safeguards against the marketing of breastmilk substitutes.
The appeal comes as countries mark World Breastfeeding Week from 1 to 7 August, under the theme Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.
Breastfeeding is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to protect a child’s health.
It provides infants and young children with essential nutrition, increases immunity, helps protect against serious illness, and supports cognitive development.
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