"World Health" and "UNICEF" ask parents to take time off to support breastfeeding

Both organizations noted that Breastfeeding Week, which runs from August 1 to July 7, is titled "Empowering Parents and Fostering Breastfeeding".

" United Nations and UNICEF: Family-sensitive policies – such as parental leave for paid leave – allow bad-feeding and help parents raise their children "

These "family-friendly policies – such as parental leave for paid holidays – allow badfeeding and help parents to raise and hire their children at an early stage, when this is essential."

"Clear evidence shows that the optimal nutrition provided by badfeeding during early childhood, combined with enhanced education and stimulation, can promote children's mental development with lasting effects," the statement said.

Family-friendly policies are especially important for working parents: mothers need time off to recover from childbirth and a successful badfeeding start, and when the badfeeding mother returns to work, her ability to continue badfeeding depends on the availability of badfeeding breaks; a safe place Confidentiality and the availability of sanitary conditions for the management and preservation of bad milk, as well as affordable care for children at or near the workplace. "

"It is also important for fathers to leave their jobs.The father gives paid leave to parents in relation to their children and promotes gender equality, including by sharing responsibilities in the education of children and the children. housework."
"Early return to work early enough is an impediment to early badfeeding, badfeeding during the first six months, and continued badfeeding until well into the future." 39, age two years or older – practices that promote systems Immunization and the prevention of advanced noncommunicable diseases and badfeeding also protect the health of mothers – badfeeding women have less risk of developing bad cancer or ovarian cancer. "

"Family-friendly policies, as well as their impact on children, support women's participation in the labor market, improve their physical and mental health, and promote family well-being, progress toward desired goals." and strengthen the economy. " And improve job satisfaction and reduce absenteeism. "In the end, family-friendly policies are good for families, children and work."

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have called on governments and employers to adopt family-friendly policies, including a maternity leave of at least 18 weeks, preferably six months, in addition to parental leave.

He also called for investing more in comprehensive badfeeding programs, improving the quality of badfeeding counseling, supporting women in health facilities and communities, and promoting surrogates. mother's milk so that parents can make informed decisions about the best way to feed their children.