The researchers found that the differences in
breastfeeding between black and white infants were 14.7 percentage points (95 percent confidence interval, 10.7 to 18.8) for any
breastfeeding among all infants, regardless of
breastfeeding initiation; rates differed significantly for any and exclusive
breastfeeding at ages 3 months and 6 months.
Yakubu affirmed her commitment to proper
breastfeeding for the benefit of both child and mother.
This year, Philips AVENT wants to celebrate
breastfeeding, but also underline the invaluable importance of the supporting network surrounding the mother and baby, especially during the first life-changing months after birth.
The
breastfeeding commemoration activities included information sharing on family planning, sexual health education, voluntary HIV/AIDS testing and child immunization.
At the event organised by the P and D with the collaboration of UNICEF, Auqaf and Religious Affair Minister Pir Syedul Hassan stated that
breastfeeding was a physical and psychological process that had far-reaching effect on a child's physical, emotional and social growth.
Ms Bontle said latest studies indicated that most infants born to women who were HIV positive were not at risk of being infected through
breastfeeding. She said counseling had since become an integral part in encouraging and promoting
breastfeeding among all pregnant women.
These include improvement of brain development, making babies ready to learn; babies who are breastfed have fewer ear infections, tummy bugs, chest infections and dental problems in childhood; they are also less likely to develop diabetes or be obese in later life Mothers who breastfeed are more likely to return to their prepregnancy weight faster as
breastfeeding burns around an extra 500 calories per day.
'In this case, it is very important to inform the public about the benefits of
breastfeeding and to encourage mothers to breastfeed their new born babies," he said.
It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration signed in August 1990 by government policymakers, WHO, Unicef and other organisations.Despite the great importance of
breastfeeding, studies show an increased reduction in the practice among career women.
In Pakistan, increasing number of new-borns are enjoying the benefits of
breastfeeding, however, it is not yet time for celebration as less than one in two children are adequately breastfed in the country.
This week, therefore, flags the awareness of wellbeing and health outcomes of
breastfeeding and the value of supporting
breastfeeding mothers as long as they wish.