Breastfeeding Week is an annual celebration, it is being held every year from 1-7 August in more than 120 countries. It was inaugurated in 1991.

Aim:- 

• Is to encourage breastfeeding
• To improve newborn health
• To improve mothers’ health

WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding starting within one hour after birth until a baby is 6 months old, The nutrition complementary food should be added, while continuing breastfeeding for 2 years.

Advantages of BreastFeeding:-

1.For the Newborn:

• It is easier to digest, so babies have less digestive problems and provide all the ideal nutrition for infants.
• The first secretion called colostrum gives immunity to the newborn baby various infections like respiratory, gastrointestinal problems.

2. Advantages to the mothers:-

• Help in reducing weight as it burns a lot of calories.
• Protection against breast cancer, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart diseases.

3. Combined advantages:-

• Develop a strong psychological bond between a mother and child.